Films that evoke a sense of travel

dumb_bacchus · Apr 29th, 2008, 15:06

As devleenas suggests

"Motorcylce Diaries" infact both the book and the movie inspired me so much that within 7 days of watching the movie I purchased a bullet thunderbird and ventured into a solo Delhi - Leh bike trip :-)

devleenas · Apr 29th, 2008, 15:16

true

I had similiar feelings ..and made a trip to Bylekuppe(tibetian settlement near mysore) .Nothing compared to ladakh though but quenched the urge .

Dont we have any movies protraying Ladakh landscape ??

nayan · Apr 29th, 2008, 15:18

ladakh landscape - lakshya, dil se(partly)

ananda2193 · Apr 29th, 2008, 17:38

I can't believe no one's mentioned "The Beach" with Leonardo Dicaprio.

shashank.aggarwal · Apr 29th, 2008, 20:59

Tashan, it covers Rajasthan, Leh/Ladakh, Kerela..

PeakXV · Apr 29th, 2008, 21:24

Midnight Express is a good one too. Turkey, Hippie era, Airport, jail, escape, happy ending.

Hyderabadi · Apr 29th, 2008, 21:31

There was a TV serial directed for the Indian Railways by Shyam Benegal called 'Yatra' (Journey) late eghties. Does anyone remember that?

I'm not able find a good link right now, just references.

PeakXV · Apr 29th, 2008, 21:36

Also the scene in Gandhi where He is touring the country by rail ..... and the Ravi Shankar music is complimenting that travel feel very nicely.

Shiver me Timbers · Apr 29th, 2008, 21:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeakXV

Also the scene in Gandhi where He is touring the country by rail ..... and the Ravi Shankar music is complementing that travel feel very nicely.

That scene in particular is what I had in mind when posting this....

wonderwomanusa · Apr 29th, 2008, 22:38

How about Bhowani Junction -- especially that overcrowded train!

Familyonthemove · Apr 29th, 2008, 23:21

Lawrence of Arabia

- Blond Englishman travels to foreign lands and teams up with the locals to cause mayhem. Sounds familiar

- and for the Bollywood fans ..... Bombay to Bangkok

Victoria · Apr 29th, 2008, 23:38

Himalaya: L'enfance d'un chef
by Eric Valli
Absolutely stunning views of mountains and village life, and trekking across them, risking death to get to market.
enough to make anyone want to go trekking in the himalaya.

La Piste
also by Valli but this time it's sand dunes, and you really want to go out into the open. great.

travellers and Magicians
khyentse Norbu
Another Himalay film, but this one, I have to say, even though it is in Bhutan, made me think so much of Himachal Pradesh, I felt terribly 'home sick' for the time i had spent there. It boosted me to search for my latest job opp in india, then I ended up in Knapur! not the himalay i know, but still a lot nearer than France!

Larkilli · Apr 29th, 2008, 23:51

It's not a movie, but a short 3 minutes and 42 seconds clip that every single time makes me wish i could just have enough money in my pockets to visit all these beautiful places.

The background music is sweet like honey, the landscapes are terrific... and Matt himself brings a smile to your heart with his funny lil' dance..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNF_P281Uu4

When you wanna know more about Matt, check HERE

Khak · Apr 30th, 2008, 00:30

Vertical Limit

Victoria · Apr 30th, 2008, 00:51

Larkilli, ive just checked out the link for matt harding, it's great! thanks for sharing it. Wish i could just up and around the world like that!

Apr 29th, 2008, 20:59	#20
shashank.aggarwal The Meet Up Guru Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 4,149	Tashan, it covers Rajasthan, Leh/Ladakh, Kerela.. __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

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PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 3,507	Midnight Express is a good one too. Turkey, Hippie era, Airport, jail, escape, happy ending. __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot http://www.indiamike.com/images/smokin.gif Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Apr 29th, 2008, 23:21	#26
Familyonthemove Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 254	Lawrence of Arabia - Blond Englishman travels to foreign lands and teams up with the locals to cause mayhem. Sounds familiar - and for the Bollywood fans ..... Bombay to Bangkok __________________ My Journal My Photos

Apr 29th, 2008, 23:51	#28
Larkilli Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gaia Posts: 55	Where the hell is Matt? It's not a movie, but a short 3 minutes and 42 seconds clip that every single time makes me wish i could just have enough money in my pockets to visit all these beautiful places. The background music is sweet like honey, the landscapes are terrific... and Matt himself brings a smile to your heart with his funny lil' dance.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNF_P281Uu4 When you wanna know more about Matt, check HERE __________________ Animal Voice

Apr 30th, 2008, 00:30	#29
Khak Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: kolkata & hyderabad Posts: 268	Vertical Limit __________________ ~Khak~ Life is Beautiful

Apr 29th, 2008, 15:06	#16
dumb_bacchus Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Delhi Posts: 155	As devleenas suggests "Motorcylce Diaries" infact both the book and the movie inspired me so much that within 7 days of watching the movie I purchased a bullet thunderbird and ventured into a solo Delhi - Leh bike trip :-)

Apr 29th, 2008, 15:16	#17
devleenas Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 87	true I had similiar feelings ..and made a trip to Bylekuppe(tibetian settlement near mysore) .Nothing compared to ladakh though but quenched the urge . Dont we have any movies protraying Ladakh landscape ??

Apr 29th, 2008, 15:18	#18
nayan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hyderabad Posts: 367	ladakh landscape - lakshya, dil se(partly)

Apr 29th, 2008, 17:38	#19
ananda2193 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: you essay Posts: 1,081	I can't believe no one's mentioned "The Beach" with Leonardo Dicaprio.

Apr 29th, 2008, 21:31	#22
Hyderabadi Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: GA,USA. Posts: 972	There was a TV serial directed for the Indian Railways by Shyam Benegal called 'Yatra' (Journey) late eghties. Does anyone remember that? I'm not able find a good link right now, just references.

Apr 29th, 2008, 21:36	#23
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 3,507	Also the scene in Gandhi where He is touring the country by rail ..... and the Ravi Shankar music is complimenting that travel feel very nicely.

Apr 29th, 2008, 22:38	#25
wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,709	How about Bhowani Junction -- especially that overcrowded train!

Apr 29th, 2008, 23:38	#27
Victoria Victoria Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bordeaux ----Kanpur Posts: 239	Himalaya: L'enfance d'un chef by Eric Valli Absolutely stunning views of mountains and village life, and trekking across them, risking death to get to market. enough to make anyone want to go trekking in the himalaya. La Piste also by Valli but this time it's sand dunes, and you really want to go out into the open. great. travellers and Magicians khyentse Norbu Another Himalay film, but this one, I have to say, even though it is in Bhutan, made me think so much of Himachal Pradesh, I felt terribly 'home sick' for the time i had spent there. It boosted me to search for my latest job opp in india, then I ended up in Knapur! not the himalay i know, but still a lot nearer than France!

Apr 30th, 2008, 00:51	#30
Victoria Victoria Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bordeaux ----Kanpur Posts: 239	Larkilli, ive just checked out the link for matt harding, it's great! thanks for sharing it. Wish i could just up and around the world like that!

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