Italy has produced—and inspired—some of the greatest cinema of all time. Among its key players, you'll find directors like Federico Fellini and Luca Guadagnino alongside actors like Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni (and quite often, the American Gregory Peck). But when we asked our editors what their favorite Italian movies were, their choices went far beyond the classics. Below, you'll find picks like the mid-'90s rom-com Only You and Netflix's Two Popes—and lots of Tilda Swinton. (Plus Lizzie McGuire, of course.) Yes, the scope of our picks are broad—there are movies in Italian, filmed in Italy, or just set in part in the boot-shaped country included, but they'll all transport you to the bustle of Rome, the rolling Tuscan countryside, the luxe Lake Como, or beyond in no time.

1. 8 ½ (1963)

While La Dolce Vita is possibly the most famous in the Fellini canon, 8 ½ is the one the film buffs salivate over—it's surreal and visually arresting, and it's totally okay to feel lost as you watch it; you still won't care. Marcello Mastroianni plays Guido, a film director struggling to work on his latest movie amid a complete creative block exacerbated by marital problems. As pressure mounts to begin work on the film, Guido begins to avoid life—his crew, his mistress, his ex—slipping into memories and daydreams where he attempts to wrest back control. Guido's journey in coming to terms with the artistic process and public pressures artists face is fascinating to follow, but the real treat for the viewer is kicking back and soaking up Fellini's flourishing style from start to finish.

2. The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)

I have watched The Talented Mr. Ripley more times than I count. A large part of the draw is the gripping plot, of course—a social climber named Tom Ripley (played by Matt Damon) insinuates himself into the lives of wealthy couple Dickie Greenleaf (played by Jude Law) and Marge Sherwood (played by Gwyneth Paltrow) and high drama ensues—but it's equally the Amalfi Coast location.

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