2022---marseille--the-top-10-fiction-films-filmed-in-marseille Apr 2026

Pagnol remains the city's greatest cinematic ambassador, making these must-see classics. 2. The French Connection (1971)

A young Arab man rises through the ranks of the Corsican mafia while serving time in prison.

It was a massive success that even spawned a sequel, Borsalino & Co. . 9. Love Actually (2003)

Based on the 2012 "Bac Nord scandal," it follows an anti-crime unit involved in corruption and drug trafficking.

It won the Grand Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. 7. Transit (2018)

1. The Marseille Trilogy: Marius, Fanny, César (1931–1936)

It explores cultural clashes between American grit and French legal systems. 6. A Prophet (Un prophète) (2009)