Some people say that Rome casts a magic spell on many of its visitors. Judging by the movie Roman Holiday, that's definitely the case. Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, the two main characters, though from widely different origins, manage to fall in love with each other and when they finally have to part, the lovely time spent together in the Eternal City is a lovely memory for both to retain.
La Dolce Vita, or the Sweet Life, is Italian film director Federico Fellinis most popular film in the States. His picture of Rome in the early 1960s is not the fascinating, joy-loving city so dear to all visitors. Instead its a bitter criticism of modern society, full of anxieties and in search of an ever-escaping happiness. Still, in the background you catch beautiful glimpses of the city and some scenes, like the one of Anita Ekberg walking into Trevi Fountain, have become part of movie history.
If you have ever been to Rome or simply read any travel books on Rome, you must come across the habit of foreign travellers to throw a coin into Trevi Fountain in the hope that their wish to return to Rome will come true. In 1954 Jean Negulesco directed a charming movie titled Three Coins In The Fountain referring to this tradition. Obviously there are many scenes of showing parts of Rome that are dear to the hearts of those who have seen the city and... to those who wish they will.
Ben Hur, the first colossal movie of all times, is set in Rome. There must be a reason for this. In actual fact film director William Wyler was anxious to shoot this picture because, after directing Roman Holiday, he felt that he wanted to go back to Rome and re-live part of the history of this city where past glories and present charm blend beautifully to make a perfect mix.
You've probably seen the Anthony Minghella's 1999 movie, The Talented Mr. Ripley. Did you know that a number of scenes are set in Rome? Actually some scenes were shot in Rome's ghetto, an old suburb of Rome, traditionally inhabited by the Jewish community. Specifically you can see Piazza Mattei, where one of Rome's best known fountains is located.
If you ask anybody what is the movie of Ancient Rome that they recall best, probably the answer is The Gladiator. Believe it or not, this movie, that provides a complex picture of power, love, hatred, greatness and cruelty, was not shot in Rome at all. Still, Ridley Scott - who also directed Blade Runner - managed to create an atmosphere and a physical reconstruction of Ancient Rome that very closely resembles the true original. Russell Crowe fits the part perfectly and so do all the other actors in the movie.
Is it true to say that Rome has been the setting of countless movies or parts of them? The answer is obviously yes! Take for instance Norman Jewison's Only You. Some scenes are shot in Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, the very heart of Rome's most traditional suburb. The love story between the two main characters finds a splendid background in the local setting, which is traditionally considered extremely romantic, particularly at dusk.
La Dolce Vita, or the Sweet Life, is Italian film director Federico Fellinis most popular film in the States. His picture of Rome in the early 1960s is not the fascinating, joy-loving city so dear to all visitors. Instead its a bitter criticism of modern society, full of anxieties and in search of an ever-escaping happiness. Still, in the background you catch beautiful glimpses of the city and some scenes, like the one of Anita Ekberg walking into Trevi Fountain, have become part of movie history.
If you have ever been to Rome or simply read any travel books on Rome, you must come across the habit of foreign travellers to throw a coin into Trevi Fountain in the hope that their wish to return to Rome will come true. In 1954 Jean Negulesco directed a charming movie titled Three Coins In The Fountain referring to this tradition. Obviously there are many scenes of showing parts of Rome that are dear to the hearts of those who have seen the city and... to those who wish they will.
Ben Hur, the first colossal movie of all times, is set in Rome. There must be a reason for this. In actual fact film director William Wyler was anxious to shoot this picture because, after directing Roman Holiday, he felt that he wanted to go back to Rome and re-live part of the history of this city where past glories and present charm blend beautifully to make a perfect mix.
You've probably seen the Anthony Minghella's 1999 movie, The Talented Mr. Ripley. Did you know that a number of scenes are set in Rome? Actually some scenes were shot in Rome's ghetto, an old suburb of Rome, traditionally inhabited by the Jewish community. Specifically you can see Piazza Mattei, where one of Rome's best known fountains is located.
If you ask anybody what is the movie of Ancient Rome that they recall best, probably the answer is The Gladiator. Believe it or not, this movie, that provides a complex picture of power, love, hatred, greatness and cruelty, was not shot in Rome at all. Still, Ridley Scott - who also directed Blade Runner - managed to create an atmosphere and a physical reconstruction of Ancient Rome that very closely resembles the true original. Russell Crowe fits the part perfectly and so do all the other actors in the movie.
Is it true to say that Rome has been the setting of countless movies or parts of them? The answer is obviously yes! Take for instance Norman Jewison's Only You. Some scenes are shot in Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, the very heart of Rome's most traditional suburb. The love story between the two main characters finds a splendid background in the local setting, which is traditionally considered extremely romantic, particularly at dusk.
About the Author:
Cristiano Rubbi, a great fan of motion pictures, is determined to prove that movies and tourism are closely connected. He has managed to combine his business as tourist operator with his favourite hobby. You can see for yourself by going to his website, joining his forum or simply sending an email to info@niceandeasytravel.it.
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