The Children's Train (2024) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Cristina Comencini · Starring Stefano Accorsi, Barbara Ronchi
In late 1940s Italy, a mother makes the difficult decision to send her son to the north, where he catches glimpses of a new life away from poverty.
Where was The Children's Train filmed?
- Rome, Italy, Rome – Opening scenes establishing the post-war Roman setting and the children's urban environment. The film opens in Rome where the narrative begins, capturing the war-torn Italian capital and establishing the historical context of 1946
- Naples, Italy, Naples – The children board the train at Naples station for their journey northward. The iconic port city serves as the departure point where the children's transformative train journey begins
- Northern Italy, Milan – The train journey through the Italian countryside showing the transition from south to north. The pastoral and industrial landscapes of Northern Italy frame the central portion of the film depicting the children's transformative journey
- Switzerland – The children arrive in Switzerland where they experience safety and care for the first time. Switzerland represents the sanctuary destination where malnourished and traumatized children are taken to recover in a safer environment