La Jetée (1962) – Filming Locations
Drama / Romance / Science Fiction · Directed by Chris Marker · Starring Jean Négroni, Hélène Chatelain
A man confronts his past during an experiment that attempts to find a solution to the problems of a post-apocalyptic world caused by a world war.
Where was La Jetée filmed?
- Paris, France, Paris – Opening sequence featuring the runway and aircraft, establishing the science fiction setting. The iconic airport terminal and runway serve as the film's primary visual anchor, representing the threshold between present and future timelines
- Paris, France, Paris – Interior museum galleries with classical sculptures and artworks viewed in still photographs. The Louvre's collection of classical art and sculpture provides key visual references throughout the film's meditation on memory and time
- Paris, France, Paris – Distant views of the tower and Paris skyline in still photographs. Iconic Parisian landmarks anchor the film's dreamlike narrative and serve as visual reference points for the protagonist's memories
- Paris, France, Paris – Architectural views and plaza featured in still photographs establishing Paris locations. The monumental palace and its vantage point overlooking the Eiffel Tower provide significant visual and architectural weight to the film's Parisian sequences