Summer of 85 (2020) – Filming Locations
Romance / Drama · Directed by François Ozon · Starring Félix Lefebvre, Philippine Velge
What do you dream of when you're 16-years-old and in a seaside resort in Normandy in the 1980s? A best friend? A lifelong teen pact? Scooting off on adventures on a boat or a motorbike? Living life at breakneck speed? No. You dream of death. Because you can't get a bigger kick than dying. And that's why you save it till the very end. The summer holidays are just beginning, and this story recounts how Alexis grew into himself.
Where was Summer of 85 filmed?
- Étretat, France, Étretat – Alexis and David meet and spend time together on the dramatic Norman coastline. The iconic white chalk cliffs of Étretat provide the romantic seaside setting where the two young boys first connect during their summer
- Honfleur, France, Honfleur – Alexis and David explore the picturesque coastal town and its charming harbor. The historic Norman harbor town serves as a key location where the boys spend leisure time during their summer romance
- Deauville, France, Deauville – Beach scenes and moments of the boys' romantic summer by the seaside. The famous Norman resort town provides an elegant backdrop for the boys' summer romance and leisure activities
- Le Havre, France, Le Havre – Urban scenes and moments reflecting the coastal city life. The major port city in Normandy was used for various scenes throughout the film capturing the regional setting