1900 (1976) – Filming Locations
Drama / History · Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci · Starring Robert De Niro, Dominique Sanda
The epic tale of a class struggle in twentieth century Italy, as seen through the eyes of two childhood friends on opposing sides.
Where was 1900 filmed?
- Parma, Italy, Parma – Primary setting for the rural village and agricultural landscapes where the main narrative unfolds. The Po Valley region provided the authentic backdrop for the film's exploration of Italian rural life and peasant society during the early 20th century
- Tuscany, Italy, Tuscany – Scenes depicting the aristocratic estates and landowner properties. Bertolucci used the rolling hills and grand villas of Tuscany to contrast the wealth of landowners with the peasant laborers
- Venice, Italy, Venice – Sequences depicting upper-class social gatherings and political intrigue in the city. Venice's historic streets and palaces served as settings for scenes of bourgeois society and cultural life
- Ravenna, Italy, Ravenna – Historical and architectural locations used throughout the narrative. The city's Byzantine heritage and historic character provided visual authenticity to the film's early 20th-century Italian setting
- Budapest, Hungary, Budapest – Scenes depicting political movements and social upheaval during the post-war period. Bertolucci used Budapest's architecture as a stand-in for depicting the broader political transformations across Europe during the early communist era