A Special Day (1977) – Filming Locations
Drama / Romance · Directed by Ettore Scola · Starring Marcello Mastroianni, Sophia Loren
Two neighbours — a persecuted journalist and a resigned housewife — forge a strong bond on the day of Adolf Hitler's historic 1938 visit to Rome.
Where was A Special Day filmed?
- Rome, Italy, Rome – The massive fascist-era building serves as the backdrop for the film's opening and provides the setting for the apartment building where the protagonists meet. This iconic 1930s rationalist architecture in Rome's EUR district was chosen to evoke Mussolini-era fascism and serves as the visual anchor for the entire film's exploration of a day in 1938
- Rome, Italy, Rome – Wide shots of Rome during the day of Hitler's visit to Mussolini, showing the city in preparation for the historic event. The film was shot on location throughout Rome to capture the authentic atmosphere of the city on May 8, 1938, the actual date of Hitler's state visit to Italy