The Marquis of Grillo (1981) – Filming Locations
Comedy · Directed by Mario Monicelli · Starring Alberto Sordi, Caroline Berg
In 18th-century Rome, impish aristocrat Onofrio del Grillo amuses himself by playing pranks on all sorts of people — his reactionary family and fellow nobles, the poors, the French occupiers trying to modernize society, and even the Pope himself.
Where was The Marquis of Grillo filmed?
- Rome, Italy, Rome – The Marquis navigates the aristocratic and common quarters of 18th-century Rome in various escapades. The film's primary setting uses Rome's authentic historic architecture and streets to recreate the social landscape of the titular character's pranks and adventures
- Rome, Italy, Rome – Scenes depicting the lower-class quarters and Roman street life. The ancient Roman monument and its surrounding neighborhood provide authentic backdrop for scenes showing the contrast between aristocratic and common life
- Rome, Italy, Rome – Interior and exterior shots of aristocratic palaces where the Marquis conducts his social pranks. Various Roman palaces and historic noble residences authenticate the film's depiction of 18th-century Roman aristocratic life and the Marquis's impudent behavior within that society