These 10 films capture the ease, beauty and quiet thrill of a European summer — sun-soaked coastlines, vintage linens, late dinners, and the kind of moments you want to bottle. A mix of iconic classics and modern favourites to watch when you're craving Europe, but staying local this mediterranean summer.
1. La piscine (1969): Ramatuelle, South of France
An ultra-stylish slow burn set around a French summer villa. Minimal dialogue, maximal tension. Sunglasses on, always.
2. A Bigger Splash (2015):Pantelleria, Italy
Set on a remote island off Sicily, this is heat, tension, and beauty turned all the way up. Sun-bleached rock, private pools, linen shirts, and everything just slightly undone.
3. Plein Soleil (1960): Naples, Ischia & Rome, Italy
Razor-sharp style and sun-drenched suspense. Set along the Italian coast, it’s all crisp shirts, sailing yachts, and slow-building danger — unknowing beauty with a bite.
4. Call Me By Your Name (2017) : Lombardy, Italy
Set in Northern Italy in the ‘80s. Endless stone fruit, bike rides, and slow golden afternoons. Pure summer nostalgia wrapped in slow beauty.
5. And God Created Woman (1956) : St. Tropez, France
St. Tropez before the jet set arrived. Brigitte Bardot barefoot in the sun, all tousled hair and heat. A film that turned the Riviera — and summer itself — into a mood.
6. To catch a thief (1955) : South of France & Monaco
Grace Kelly in silk scarves, Cary Grant in Riviera pastels. Suspense never looked this elegant — a postcard-perfect chase along the cliffs of the Côte d’Azur.
7. Under The Tuscan Sun (2003): Tuscany & Amalfi Coasst, Italy
Escapism at its most romantic. A solo reset in golden light, old stone villas, sunflowers, lemons, and the quiet thrill of starting over — with wine, of course.
8. It Started in Naples (1960): Naples & Capri, Italy
Vintage Capri at its most charming — Sophia Loren glowing in bold colour, Clark Gable in crisp summer suits. Romance, chaos, and coastal glamour with a wink.
9. The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999): Ischia, Naples, Rome & Venice
Luxe Italian coastlines, tailored suits, and a darkly magnetic summer vibe. A flawless blend of glamour, mystery, and sunlit decadence.
10. La Collectioneuse (1967): South of France
Quiet, sun-soaked days on the Riviera, where leisure meets subtle tension. Effortless chic in linen and light — a meditation on desire and freedom.
