Craving a Parisian escape without leaving your couch? These 7 films beautifully capture the charm, romance, and spirit of Paris.
Midnight In Paris (2011): Set in the bohemian Paris of 1920s, the film explores the charming, postcard-perfect of beauty of the city’s past and present. The story is about a screenwriter who has travelled to the French capital with his fiancée. (Image: IMDb)
Funny Face (1957): Through the film, audiences witness the panoramic beauty of the city, complete with entrancing photoshoots at the Louvre, and much more. The lively dance numbers take you through the capital’s various arrodissements, neighbourhoods and iconic landmarks. (Image: IMDb)
Queen (2013): Kangana Ranaut’s Queen explored the city of Paris through the eyes of a young Punjabi girl who, after getting dumped by her fiancé two days before her wedding, goes on her European honeymoon alone. (Image: IMDb)
Before Sunset (2004): The setting of the romantic-drama is an escapist dream, truly capturing the energy of the French cultural hub. (Image: IMDb)
Two Days In Paris (2007): A couple visits Venice to revive their romance but fails. On a work trip to Paris, Jack discovers Marion’s many ex-lovers, and amid the city’s charm, he battles jealousy and questions their relationship. (Image: IMDb)
Paris, Je T’aime (2006): The anthology film consists 18 short films, each shot in a different arrondissement of the French capital. (Image: IMDb)
An American In Paris (1951): Blending dance, music, and humour, this 1951 Paris-set musical draws from the 1928 orchestral piece of the same name. A vivid glimpse into France’s roaring twenties, it’s preserved by the U.S. Library of Congress for its cultural and artistic value. (Image: IMDb)
