The Shadow in My Eye (2021) – Filming Locations
War / Drama / History · Directed by Ole Bornedal · Starring Bertram Bisgaard Enevoldsen, Ester Birch
On March 21st, 1945, the British Royal Air Force set out on a mission to bomb Gestapo's headquarters in Copenhagen. The raid had fatal consequences as some of the bombers accidentally targeted a school and more than 120 people were killed, 86 of whom were children.
Where was The Shadow in My Eye filmed?
- Copenhagen, Denmark, Copenhagen – Opening scenes establishing the wartime Copenhagen setting with residential streets and canals. The historic Christianshavn neighborhood with its characteristic canals and period architecture provided the authentic backdrop for occupied Denmark during World War II
- Copenhagen, Denmark, Copenhagen – Key sequences involving the harbor and waterfront during the German occupation. The iconic waterfront district served as a crucial location for scenes depicting the occupation and Danish resistance activities
- Copenhagen, Denmark, Copenhagen – Scenes depicting civilian life and contrast between occupation and childhood innocence. The historic amusement park and surrounding area provided locations for scenes exploring the tension between wartime reality and ordinary life
- Frederiksborg Castle, Denmark, Hillerød – Exterior shots and scenes depicting German military occupation of Danish landmarks. The Renaissance castle was used to represent German military installations and the visual symbol of Nazi occupation in Denmark