That Obscure Object of Desire (1977) – Filming Locations
Comedy / Drama / Romance · Directed by Luis Buñuel · Starring Fernando Rey, Carole Bouquet
After dumping a bucket of water on a beautiful young woman from the window of a train car, wealthy Frenchman Mathieu, regales his fellow passengers with the story of the dysfunctional relationship between himself and the young woman in question, a fiery 19-year-old flamenco dancer named Conchita. What follows is a tale of cruelty, depravity and lies -- the very building blocks of love.
Where was That Obscure Object of Desire filmed?
- Seville, Spain, Seville – Mathieu pursues Conchita through the historic streets and squares of Seville. Seville's iconic cathedral and Moorish architecture provide the atmospheric Spanish backdrop for much of the film's narrative
- Paris, France, Paris – Mathieu encounters Conchita in Paris and they engage in various romantic and confrontational scenes. Paris serves as a key location where the psychological game between Mathieu and Conchita intensifies
- Lyon, France, Lyon – Scenes involving trains and urban landscapes as Mathieu pursues Conchita. The industrial city of Lyon provides a European backdrop for the film's restless travel sequences
- Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona – Additional Spanish locations where Mathieu and Conchita's interactions unfold. Barcelona's urban landscape contributes to the film's exploration of desire and obsession across multiple European cities