About Elly (2009) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Asghar Farhadi · Starring Shahab Hosseini, Golshifteh Farahani
The mysterious disappearance of a kindergarten teacher during a picnic in the north of Iran is followed by a series of misadventures for her fellow travelers.
Where was About Elly filmed?
- Caspian Sea Coast, Iran, Rasht – Opening beach scenes where the group gathers and Elly disappears into the water. The Caspian Sea coast serves as the primary setting where the central mystery unfolds and tensions between characters emerge
- Rasht, Iran, Rasht – Urban scenes and character interactions throughout the investigation after Elly's disappearance. The city of Rasht provides the urban backdrop for the aftermath of Elly's disappearance and the mounting tension among the group
- Gilan Province, Iran, Gilan – Search and investigation scenes in the surrounding region as the group attempts to find Elly. The rural landscape of Gilan Province creates an atmosphere of isolation and moral confusion as characters grapple with the mystery