The Great Beauty (2013) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Paolo Sorrentino · Starring Toni Servillo, Sabrina Ferilli
Jep Gambardella has seduced his way through the lavish nightlife of Rome for decades, but after his 65th birthday and a shock from the past, Jep looks past the nightclubs and parties to find a timeless landscape of absurd, exquisite beauty.
Where was The Great Beauty filmed?
- Rome, Italy, Rome – Jep attends glamorous parties and social gatherings along the elegant street. The legendary boulevard of Rome's dolce vita era serves as a central location for the film's exploration of Roman high society and nightlife
- Rome, Italy, Rome – Multiple scenes of Jep's social movements and encounters in the heart of Rome's tourist district. One of Rome's most prestigious hotels and the surrounding Spanish Steps area represent the luxury and artificiality of Roman society
- Rome, Italy, Rome – Jep visits the ancient monument, juxtaposing Rome's imperial past with its decadent present. The iconic ancient Roman amphitheater symbolizes the contrast between Rome's glorious history and its contemporary shallow society
- Rome, Italy, Rome – Jep contemplates existence and beauty at Rome's most famous baroque fountain. The magnificent fountain embodies both the architectural beauty and tourist-filled superficiality that characterize Jep's assessment of Rome
- Rome, Italy, Rome – Jep experiences a moment of genuine architectural and spiritual awe at the ancient temple. The perfectly proportioned ancient Roman temple represents one of the few instances of true beauty and transcendence in Jep's increasingly empty existence
- Rome, Italy, Rome – Setting for one of the film's most lavish and absurd party sequences. The palatial Roman residence with its expansive rooftop provides the setting for the film's critique of empty aristocratic excess and hedonistic party culture