Movies to Watch Before a Trip to the Mugello

The Mugello is not only a land rich in natural landscapes, history, and stunning Tuscan panoramas, but also a place favored by the cinema to bring compelling stories to life. In recent years, this region has emerged as the true star of several films, linked by the common thread of its distinctive Tuscan towns.

From relationships and personal growth to moments suspended in history, several films have chosen the Mugello as their setting. In this article, we explore three movies set in the Mugello that would inspire anyone seeking a journey through not just places, but stories.

This romantic comedy transforms the Mugello into an emotional space rather than a purely geographical one. Rolling hills, country roads, and quaint little villages provide the perfect backdrop for love stories and relationships that evolve and eventually find their balance.

The film tells the story of Leonardo, a divorced fifty-year-old online journalist, who finds himself—somewhat unwillingly—confronting his romantic past. His fifteen-year-old daughter sends a message to all of his former girlfriends under the pretense of wanting to see them again, setting off a series of encounters bringing memories, laughter, and unexpected situations-back to the surface. The Mugello accompanies the narrative with lush green landscapes that evoke a sense of everyday life.

While watching the film, it’s easy to imagine living in a country house, where time slows down and relationships have the space to be experienced more deeply.

In this moving film, the Mugello takes on an almost leading role, thanks above all to the presence of the Mugello Circuit, the setting of the final scene in which the child Enzo reminds the protagonist of his faithful dog.

The story follows the life of Denny, a racing driver, told through the eyes and inner thoughts of his dog Enzo, a golden retriever who is always by his side. Together, they face moments of joy, love, and hardship, amid races, successes, and personal challenges, exploring the deep bond between humans and animals and the valuable life lessons that emerge from it. The racetrack, with its imposing structure and distinctive atmosphere, thus becomes a central element that accompanies and enriches the narrative.

Set among the towns and landscapes of the Mugello, "28° Minuto" is an Italian thriller inspired by the events surrounding the Monster of Florence, in which a series of mysterious murders shakes the Tuscan countryside and involves several couples isolated in the woods. As the police commissioner in charge of the investigation tries to make sense of the brutal crimes, emotional entanglements and personal tensions among the characters begin to emerge.

In the film, the Mugello comes across as an authentic and secluded territory, far from the chaos of the cities, where relationships between the characters and the surroundings become central. This makes the area an ideal destination for those seeking a holiday in the heart of Tuscany, amid evocative landscapes and intense atmospheres like those experienced by the film’s protagonists.

These three films, although different in genre and plot, share a common thread: the Mugello is not just a backdrop, but a living territory that shapes characters, choices, and emotions, sometimes even becoming a protagonist itself. For those who love to travel mindfully, the Mugello as portrayed in cinema transforms into an ideal destination—perfect for those seeking slow travel, authentic experiences, and places that tell stories.

To fully immerse yourself in this experience, you can stay at one of the Collichiari properties, where every moment becomes unforgettable, surrounded by the atmosphere and landscapes that inspired the films.

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