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Films, TV shows and books set or created on Gozo
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items Gozo might be small but it is mighty when it comes to culture. This beautiful island has featured in multiple TV shows, films and books, and these are some of our absolute favourites.
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Books set on Gozo
With a history going back to neolithic times, it's no surprise there are plenty of fiction books set on Gozo.
The film starring Denzel Washington, might have been set in Mexico, but the book was written on Gozo in the island's oldest bar.
Man on Fire by A.J. Quinnell
Perfect for historical fantasy fans that like their action set in real locations.
Vengeance Island by Geoff Nelder
The Creasy, or Man on Fire Series, is a 5 book set written by A.J. Quinnell. The first book, Man on Fire, was turned into a movie starring Denzel Washington. The movie maybe set in the USA and Mexico but the original book is set in Europe, and featur...
The rest of the books also mention locations that are still around today, like Ta' Frenc Restaurant and La Grotta, a nightclub near Xlendi. It's a great holiday read, especially if you're headed to Gozo!
The rest of the books also mention locations that are still around today, like Ta' Frenc Restaurant and La Grotta, a nightclub near Xlendi. It's a great holiday read, especially if you're headed to Gozo!
Creasy Novels by A.J. Quinnell
By the multi-talented Frederico Chini, an Italian-Maltese filmmaker, who organises the Gozo Film Festival. It's a well-paced read.
The Sea of Forgotten Memories by Federico Chini
TV Shows Shot on Gozo
From fantasy to cozy crime, reality and TV films, there's so many shows that have been filmed on Gozo.
Set in the South of France, this popular cosy crime series is actually mostly shot on Gozo.
We love it, not just because we like spotting the locations and our friends who are acting as extras, but because it's a guaranteed warm, funny and charming series.
We love it, not just because we like spotting the locations and our friends who are acting as extras, but because it's a guaranteed warm, funny and charming series.
The Madame Blanc Mysteries
Did you know the first series was shot on Malta and Gozo? That the famous wedding scene in the very first episode of the first season took place against the backdrop of the Azure Window, Dwerja?
No? Then maybe it's time for a rewatch!
No? Then maybe it's time for a rewatch!
Game of Thrones
Long before Downton Abby, there was Brideshead Revisited. A view from the 1980's into the aristocratic world created by Evelyn Waugh.
Mainly shot in the UK, Gozo doubled for Morocco and Central America when Charles (Jeremy Irons) travels to assist his friend, Sebastian, played by Anthony Andews.
Mainly shot in the UK, Gozo doubled for Morocco and Central America when Charles (Jeremy Irons) travels to assist his friend, Sebastian, played by Anthony Andews.
Brideshead Revisited (2008)
This classic UK TV sitcom made a couple of comebacks, including a Christmas Special that was set in Spain and Morocco, and partly filmed on the Gozo Channel Ferry!
Birds of a Feather
“Down the avenues and alleyways…”, get ready to be earwormed by Tony Christie's theme tune to this international crime-fighting team.
A possibly overlooked classic from the 60s starring Robert Vaughn, there's a couple of episodes set on Malta that also feature the Blue Lagoon in Comino.
A possibly overlooked classic from the 60s starring Robert Vaughn, there's a couple of episodes set on Malta that also feature the Blue Lagoon in Comino.
The Protectors (TV Series 1972–1974)
In 2007, this British institution set three episodes on Malta, except they were all filmed on Gozo!
A must-watch for any Corrie fans, or people who love Gozo.
A must-watch for any Corrie fans, or people who love Gozo.
Coronation Street
“Mad, bad and dangerous to know”, back in the early 2000s, Jonny Lee Miller played the infamous poet in a mini series that was partly filmed on Gozo, in Dwerja Bay and Victoria's Citadella.
Byron (TV Movie 2003)
Film shot on Gozo
Gozo has a filming history going back to the 1950s, and you might be surprised at what's been shot on this small island.
For a time in my childhood I was obsessed with Sword and Sandal epics, so imagine my delight when I discovered one of my absolute favourites was shot, in part, on Gozo!
Clash of the Titans (1981)
Written, directed and starring Angelina Jolie, with her then husband, Brad Pitt. The entire film was shot on Gozo, with Mgarr ix-Xini providing the main location for the isolated French hotel.
By the Sea (2015)
For this 2002 classic, starring Guy Pierce, Comino's Santa Marija Tower acts as Chateau d'if. Other rugged elements of Gozo and Comino's landscape play the island of Monte Cristo.
The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
Monty Python's Terry Jones directed this ‘fun romp through the dark ages’ starring Tim Robbins. The island of Comino doubles for the mythical isle of Hy-Brasil.
Erik the Viking (1989)
The original Sweeney's second foray on to the big screen saw them travel to Malta, well Gozo.
In this 70s classic, Regan and Carter track armed robbers to Ta' Cenc and other well-known Gozo spots.
In this 70s classic, Regan and Carter track armed robbers to Ta' Cenc and other well-known Gozo spots.
Sweeney 2 (1978)
Possibly not the greatest film from director Guy Ritchie, nor Madonna's finest performance.
That said, it's a fun watch and I enjoy spotting the scences shot on Comino.
That said, it's a fun watch and I enjoy spotting the scences shot on Comino.
Swept Away (2002)