The Chorus (2004) – Filming Locations
Drama / Comedy / Music · Directed by Christophe Barratier · Starring Gérard Jugnot, Marie Bunel
In 1940s France, a new teacher at a school for disruptive boys gives hope and inspiration.
Where was The Chorus filmed?
- Château de Montmorency, France, Montmorency – The boarding school 'Fond de l'Étang' where the majority of the film takes place. This 18th-century château served as the primary setting for the strict boys' school, providing the authentic period architecture and grounds essential to the film's narrative
- Île-de-France Region, France, Île-de-France – Exterior scenes of the school grounds, gardens, and surrounding rural landscapes. The pastoral French countryside provided authentic backdrop for the school's isolated setting and outdoor sequences throughout the film
- Paris, France, Paris – Flashback sequences and scenes depicting the adult Clément Mathieu's life in Paris. Modern Paris sequences provide contrast to the period-set school, showing the protagonist's present-day life and reflections