10 Movies Shot in Bali
Films Shot on Location in Bali
Discover Bali in the movies with these great film selections. Various iconic movies have either focused on the stunning tropical island itself or featured scenes that were filmed on location around Bali, but whose director and crew have taken artistic liberty to depict some other place, despite using unmistakably Balinese cultural backdrops.
Those who haven’t been to Bali may very well be inspired to discover the island and the specific filming locations themselves after having a glimpse of Bali in these movies. Movie buffs will notice that some of these selections are indispensable classics that form part of Hollywood history.
1. Eat Pray Love (2010)
A deluge of women tracing Julia Roberts’ journey
Ideal para: Aventura, Foto
Eat Pray Love (2010) is a film that critics love to hate and Bali lovers have learned to live with. Once upon a time, this adaptation of a novel of the same name was partly responsible for the deluge of young women travelers to Bali tracing the footsteps of author Elizabeth Gilbert’s journey.
This included anything from riding a bicycle through rice fields north of Ubud, in a tropical dress and straw hat like actor Julia Roberts, to even attempting to meet up with real-life spiritual man (the late) Ketut Liyer in his Pengosekan village home. For the iconic beach shots in the movie, don’t miss the clear waves of Padang Padang Beach.
Localização: Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
Eat Pray Love (2010)
2. Legong, Dance of the Virgins (1935)
A nostalgic glimpse into pre-independence Bali
Ideal para: História, Viagens alternativas
Legong, Dance of the Virgins (1935) is a silent film that was shot long before Indonesia declared Independence, meaning it shows Bali closest to its truest form. This includes an all-Balinese cast going about their lives with traditional dance and music featured, albeit with a fictional script. It tells of a heartbreaking love triangle between a gamelan player and two Legong dancer sisters.
Directed by Henry de La Falaise during the height of the so-called “exploitation film” era, it’s among the last silent Hollywood films and the last shot using the two-color Technicolor process. Watch the film to see the rural landscapes set against the tropical nature of old Ubud, where ancient temples evoke a sense of nostalgia.
Localização: Ubud, Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia
Legong, Dance of the Virgins (1935)
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3. Baraka (1992)
A kaleidoscope of beautiful Balinese scenes
Ideal para: Aventura, Foto, Viagens alternativas
A wonderful cinematic treat, Baraka (1992) has no narrative. It uses snippets shot all over the world over the course of 20 years and leaves the plot and connections up to the viewer. This visual poetry of a film takes you on a journey of long tracking shots, time-lapse sequences, and some of the least-explored places on the planet.
Directed by Ron Fricke, the movie shows sweeping and sometimes haunting scenes, including Auschwitz, Tuol Sleng, hidden jungle tribes, and beautiful places in Bali such as the rice fields of Tabanan, Tampaksiring, and Tegallalang. For more beautiful Bali views, see the shots where the Uluwatu Temple is featured as well as the Kecak dance sequence against the Gunung Kawi Temple.
Localização: Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung, Bali, Indonesia
Baraka (1992)
4. The Ring of Fire, an Indonesian Odyssey (1972)
An epic adventure lasting two decades
Ideal para: Aventura, Foto
The Ring of Fire, an Indonesian Odyssey (1972) is a series of four documentary films that follow the epic journey of Lorne and Lawrence Blair. These filmmaking brothers set out on a Bugis schooner to trace the journey of naturalist Sir Alfred Russel Wallace. The sail led them to the Komodo islands, Aru and New Guinea, the Celebes, and finally to Bali.
With financing from the BBC and Ringo Starr, the Blairs set off from England in 1972 and documented the different ecologies and cultures of the Indonesian islands over the span of two decades. Spot Bali in the scenes depicting traditional boats on the coast of Sanur, rituals in southern Bali, and Mount Agung and Besakih temple in Karangasem.
The Ring of Fire, an Indonesian Odyssey (1972)
5. The Fall (2006)
A compelling adventure fantasy
Ideal para: Famílias, Foto
Directed by Tarsem Singh, The Fall (2006) stars Lee Pace in a compelling adventure fantasy film. Set in 1915, Pace as stuntman Roy Walker is hospitalized after a filming accident, when he meets a young girl recovering from a broken arm, and tells her a fantastical story that is visually depicted throughout the movie.
Various exotic locations from around the world were used in the movie. For Bali locations, keep an eye out for the Tegallalang rice terraces and the Gunung Kawi temple in Tampaksiring, where traditional Kecak dancers perform in front of the temple.
Localização: Jl. Raya Tegallalang, Kec. Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia
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The Fall (2006)
6. Alex Cross (2012)
Chasing a fugitive across Bali
Ideal para: Aventura, Foto
An action film based on the novel I, Alex Cross by James Patterson, the Rob Cohen-directed film Alex Cross (2012) was, unfortunately, a box office flop. Nevertheless, Bali had its part in the movie, with the visually striking stony coast of Jasri village in Karangasem, East Bali, among its exotic filming locations. A local crew of 35 were involved, and 20 local extras also featured as police.
The novel’s plot is around a chase between Detroit lieutenant Alex Cross and a ruthless fugitive who murdered his wife, which leads to a manhunt in Bali. Keep an eye out for wonderful Bali views in the climactic scene in which the criminal ringleader Mercier is finally caught in a Karangasem villa.
Localização: Gg. Kangkung, Subagan, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80811, Indonesia
Alex Cross (2012)
7. Goona Goona or The Kriss (1932)
A love triangle and a magic potion
Ideal para: História, Foto
Goona Goona, also known as The Kriss (1932), is a piece by Andre Roosevelt and Armand Denis referring to a magical love potion that is common among Indonesian cultures. The film gave way to the term “goona-goona epic,” and its plot revolves around a love triangle between a Balinese prince, a commoner, and a slave girl.
The film is best known for its portrayal of the island as a primitive utopia, along with narrative cliches like “the last paradise.” Nevertheless, Goona Goona is a great watch for a glimpse of the Bali of yesteryear: spot natural village scenes, an elaborate temple procession, a market scene, and noble Balinese gathering to discuss matters.
Goona Goona or The Kriss (1932)
8. Toute la Beauté du Monde (2006)
Bali’s beauty showcased
Ideal para: Aventura, Casais, Foto
Toute la Beauté du Monde (2006) is an emotional French film about an awkward relationship between Franck and Tina. Franck loves Tina, but she can’t seem to love him back as she has just recently lost her lover who passed away. In a journey to heal, they see the world through a trip to Asia and eventually Bali, hence the title, which translates to “all the beauty of the world.”
Franck somewhat becomes Tina’s travel guide and companion, and their journey takes us to see beautiful Bali backdrops. Watch for scenes featuring Kuta Beach without the crowds, Legian, Tanah Lot Temple, Ubud, and a memorable scooter ride through the rolling rice terraces of Jatiluwih and the rural Mount Batukaru countryside.
Localização: Kuta, Badung, Bali, Indonesia
Toute la Beauté du Monde (2006)
9. Endless Summer II (1994)
A surfing documentary with plenty of Balinese culture
Ideal para: Foto, Aventura
Endless Summer II (1994) is the follow-up to Bruce Brown’s 1966 surfing documentary. In the film, Brown follows a new generation of surfers, Robert “Wingnut” Weaver and Patrick O’Connell, as they ride the waves of exotic destinations around the world, including Bali. Along the way, they meet up with locals, and rediscover great surf spots Bruce visited during the first film.
In the Bali part of their tour, it’s not just about surfing, as they interlace scenes with gorgeous landscapes, rice paddies, and colorful ceremonies. Spot rural village scenes, Tanah Lot Temple, Uluwatu Temple that overlooks one of the island’s best surf spots, Kuta Beach, and crazy traffic scenes in Denpasar. Also, watch the movie to enjoy gamelan music.
Localização: Beraban, Kediri, Tabanan, Bali 82121, Indonesia
Endless Summer II (1994)
10. Incontro d’amore (1970)
An absurd plot saved by Bali’s beauty
Ideal para: Casais, Foto, Viagens alternativas
Incontro d’amore (1970), an Italian movie directed by Ugo Liberatore and Paolo Heusch,was a box office failure at its time of release, owing much to its rather absurd plotline. There’s some Italian-movie style nudity, a murder scene at the beginning, and melodrama throughout in this partly exotic travelogue film.
With the strange plot aside, there’s the beauty of Bali’s landmarks as backdrops to make up for it. Its other working title is simply, “Bali.” Watch for scenes where a pair of lovers are shown walking through the waves at Tanah Lot (a dangerous idea) and the scene where the beautiful Goa Lawah temple is featured.
Localização: Jl. Raya Goa Lawah, Pesinggahan, Kec. Dawan, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali 80761, Indonesia
Incontro d'amore (1970)
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