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Renowned French philosopher Jean Baudrillard once remarked, “Where is the cinema? It is all around you outside, all over the city, that marvelous, continuous performance of films and scenarios.” Enjoy your own motion picture walk-on role with a trip to one of these five cinematic cities.

Casablanca, Morocco – Casablanca (1942)

Humphrey Bogart’s nightspot-entrepreneur has his life turned upside down with the arrival of a former love. Begin your own love affair with North Africa in Casablanca’s Ville Nouvelle, Hassan II Mosque and Parc de La Ligue Arabe.

New York, USA – Manhattan (1979)

Woody Allen’s twice-divorced comedy writer wrestles with his vanity, romanticism and foolhardiness while dating two women. Submit yourself to Manhattan’s architectural magnificence, and let the city orchestrate a cacophony of memorable experiences.

Istanbul, Turkey – Head On (2004)

Alex Dimitriades’ Greek youth struggles to reconcile his sexuality and cultural heritage. Traverse cultural borders with an exploration of Istanbul’s dual Asian and European identities.

Los Angeles, USA – L.A. Story (1991)

Steve Martin’s wacky weekend weatherman grasps for meaning in an alienating Tinseltown. Indulge Los Angeles’s clichés with a stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a shopping trip on Rodeo Drive.

Turin, Italy – The Italian Job (1969)

Michael Caine’s mid-level crook hatches an ingenious plan to relieve an Italian car conglomerate of its riches. Steal a glimpse of Turin’s rich culture and history in its unparalleled galleries, churches, piazzas, opera houses and restaurants.

Written by insider city guide series Hg2 | A Hedonist’s guide to…

(Images: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen; Stuck in Customs; John & Mel Kots)

About the author

Brett AckroydBrett hopes to one day reach the shores of far-flung Tristan da Cunha, the most remote of all the inhabited archipelagos on Earth…as to what he’ll do when he gets there, he hasn’t a clue. Over the last 10 years, London, New York, Cape Town and Pondicherry have all proudly been referred to as home. Now it’s Copenhagen’s turn, where he lends his travel expertise to momondo.com.

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