The city of Milan has always been a reference point for Italian and international cinema. Thanks to its futuristic architecture, lively streets and nightlife, the city has become a place of inspiration for many film directors and producers.

One of the most famous films set in Milan is certainly ‘Ricomincio da tre’ by Massimo Troisi. Telling the story of Gaetano, a young Neapolitan who moves to Milan in search of work. The film was mainly shot in the Porta Ticinese area, and has become a classic of Italian cinema.

Another film set in Milan is ‘La notte’ by Michelangelo Antonioni, a story about a literary critic spending the night in the city for inspiration. The film was shot in several locations in the city, including the Torre Velasca, the Monumental Cemetery and the Central Station.

Milan has also been chosen as a location for many international films, such as Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Ocean’s Twelve’. Where Brad Pitt and George Clooney filmed some scenes in the city centre. Milan was also chosen as the backdrop for the film ‘Nine’ by Rob Marshall, starring Nicole Kidman and Penélope Cruz.

But it is not only the architectural beauty of Milan that has been immortalised on the silver screen. The city has also been chosen for many action scenes, such as in the film ‘The Italian Job’ by F. Gary Gray, in which a gang of thieves carries out a spectacular robbery in a Mini Cooper through the streets of Milan.

In short, the city of Milan has a long tradition of connection with the cinema, thanks to its beauty, vibrancy and culture. Cinema has been able to immortalise the city over time, making Milan a place of inspiration for film directors from all over the world.

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