The Artist (2011) – Filming Locations
Drama / Comedy / Romance · Directed by Michel Hazanavicius · Starring Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo
Hollywood, 1927: As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion, he sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer set for a big break.
Where was The Artist filmed?
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Opening sequences depicting 1920s Hollywood studios and streets. The heart of the silent film era, used to establish the glamorous 1920s Hollywood setting and the protagonist's career at its peak
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Romantic scenes overlooking Los Angeles with sweeping city views. The iconic observatory provides romantic vistas of 1920s-era Hollywood and serves as a key location for character development
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Outdoor scenes and pastoral sequences throughout the film. The expansive park provides natural settings for scenes depicting the protagonist's decline and separation from his former life
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Sequences depicting the character's fall from grace and economic struggle. Used to represent the shabby, down-on-his-luck side of Los Angeles reflecting the protagonist's financial and professional decline
- Paris, France, Paris – Post-production sequences and certain studio scenes. Paris locations used for later sequences in the film, reflecting European cinema and the international film industry context