Delusions of Grandeur (1971) – Filming Locations
Comedy / History · Directed by Gérard Oury · Starring Louis de Funès, Alice Sapritch
Don Sallust is the minister of the King of Spain. Being disingenuous, hypocritical, greedy and collecting the taxes for himself, he is hated by the people he oppresses. Accused by The Queen, a beautiful princess Bavarian, of having an illegitimate child to one of her maids of honor, he was stripped of his duties and ordered to retire to a monastery.
Where was Delusions of Grandeur filmed?
- Madrid, Spain, Madrid – Opening sequences establishing the Spanish royal court and political intrigue. The iconic Spanish royal palace provides the grand setting for the film's courtly scenes and establishes the historical backdrop of the story
- Toledo, Spain, Toledo – Various exterior scenes showing the protagonist's travels and adventures through period Spanish architecture. The medieval hilltop city of Toledo, with its winding streets and historic architecture, provides authentic 17th-century Spanish atmosphere for the film's adventure sequences
- Segovia, Spain, Segovia – Climactic scenes featuring the fortress and surrounding period locations. The dramatic castle and cathedral of Segovia provide a visually striking backdrop for key scenes in this Gérard Oury comedy adventure