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The best films for when you want to travel, but can't
Sometimes life gets in the way of travel! While you're cosied up, queue up a film or two to dream of adventure and exploration
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Into the Wild
This quintessential travel film that's filled with all things beautiful and heartbreaking. Based on the true story of Christopher McCandless' journey across the USA before his fateful trip to the 'magic bus,' Chris' journey of leaving behind material things that tie him to one place and taking up the life of a wanderer and hitchiker.
While we won't recommend hiking to Bus 142 in Alaska, we can definitely recommend getting cosy with this incredible film. -
Tracks
This gem is another story of a brave adventurer, with a distinctly Aussie flavour. Following the journey of Robyn Davidson's solo journey from Alice Springs to the Indian Ocean with just her dog and four camels, follow the journey through vast desert vistas, twinkling night skies and a whole cast of amazing characters that guide Robyn along her way. -
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Speaking of Aussie, you can't miss the ultimate, the one, the only, Priscilla! Follow two drag queens and a trans queen in her own right as they tour from Sydney to Alice Springs sharing the love, glam and glitter along the way. This film helped bring LGBT+ storyteling into the main stream, and travellers from across the globe still head out to Broken Hill to experience the true Aussie outback drag shows.
Get fab darling, and you might learn a move or two! -
Before Sunrise
Hopeless romantics, this one's for you. If you believe in fate, or chance encounters, the story of Jesse and Celine meeting on a train and spontaneously heading on a city wide tour of Vienna will make you feel all. the. things.
Explore the beautiful Austrian city with all the 90's nostalgia without leaving your bed... yes please! -
Rabbit Proof Fence
Travel isn't always easy, and for Molly, Daisy and Gracie, the 1,500 mile trek (that's the distance from the UK to Poland!) their trip is anything but a laugh. Following the story of three Aboriginal girls trying to find their way back home after being stolen from their families, this truly heartbreaking film is essential watching for anyone wanting to understand the history of Australia before they travel across this wide brown land.
Push through the discomfort of watching, and you'll discover the story of a strong people who continue to care for this country and fight for their rights. -
Amélie
A true love letter to Paris, this quirky film follows an artistic dreamer all throughout the alleyways, bakeries and galleries of the French capital. With an award-winning soundtrack that you've likely heard playing in a hip cafe, get with the cool kids and get to watching this delightful escape from reality! -
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
The ultimate travel film of the 2010s, this film singlehandedly put Greenland on the map as a tourist destination, with the shooting locations in Iceland now providing superfans with the ultimate 'Walter Mitty Adventure Tour' throughout the stunning nordic landscape.
It's the landscapes that make the film, with shots so beautiful you'll be dreaming of quitting your day job and heading out on a grand adventure in no time at all.
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