Before Midnight (2013) – Filming Locations
Romance / Drama · Directed by Richard Linklater · Starring Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy
It has been nine years since we last met Jesse and Celine, the French-American couple who once met on a train in Vienna. They now live in Paris with twin daughters but have spent a summer in Greece at the invitation of an author colleague of Jesse's. When the vacation is over and Jesse must send his teenage son off to the States, he begins to question his life decisions, and his relationship with Celine is at risk.
Where was Before Midnight filmed?
- Athens, Greece, Athens – Opening scenes with Jesse and Céline walking through the city, visiting locations from their past. The film opens in Athens where Jesse and Céline revisit the city meaningful to their relationship, establishing the nostalgic and reflective tone of the narrative
- Peloponnese, Greece, Peloponnese – Jesse and Céline drive through the countryside and arrive at the coastal villa where most of the film's dialogue unfolds. The scenic Greek coastline provides the intimate setting for the central conversation between Jesse and Céline about their relationship, marriage, and life choices
- Nafplio, Greece, Nafplio – Evening walk through the picturesque town where Jesse and Céline stroll and continue their philosophical discussions. The charming Venetian-era harbor town serves as a backdrop for the couple's intimate nighttime walk, reflecting on their relationship and future