Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) – Filming Locations
Comedy / Music / Drama · Directed by John Cameron Mitchell · Starring Theodore Liscinski, Miriam Shor
Raised a boy in East Berlin, Hedwig undergoes a personal transformation in order to emigrate to the U.S., where she reinvents herself as an 'internationally ignored' but divinely talented rock diva, inhabiting a 'beautiful gender of one'.
Where was Hedwig and the Angry Inch filmed?
- New York, United States, New York – Hedwig performs and navigates through the bustling commercial heart of Manhattan. The iconic Times Square location establishes the film's New York City setting and Hedwig's presence in the urban landscape
- New York, United States, New York – Hedwig performs in the iconic transportation hub. The historic terminal serves as a stage for Hedwig's performance, blending the character's theatrical presence with real urban architecture
- New York, United States, New York – Hedwig performs and travels across the bridge. The iconic bridge provides a dramatic backdrop for the film's journey narrative and visual spectacle
- New York, United States, New York – Hedwig performs musical sequences in the park. The park serves as a natural stage for the film's musical numbers and theatrical performances
- Kansas, United States, Kansas – Flashback scenes depicting Hedwig's origins and early life before arriving in New York. Kansas locations ground the film in Hedwig's backstory, contrasting the Midwest with Manhattan's urban landscape