One Life (2023) – Filming Locations
History / Drama · Directed by James Hawes · Starring Anthony Hopkins, Lena Olin
British stockbroker Nicholas Winton visits Czechoslovakia in the 1930s and forms plans to assist in the rescue of Jewish children before the onset of World War II, in an operation that came to be known as the Kindertransport.
Where was One Life filmed?
- Prague, Czech Republic, Prague – Opening scenes establishing Prague during WWII and Nicholas Winton's return to the city. The historic square and cobblestone streets of Prague serve as the primary setting for the film's exploration of Winton's rescue mission during the Holocaust
- Prague, Czech Republic, Prague – Scenes depicting the Jewish community and Winton's efforts to help displaced persons. The historic Jewish Quarter provides authentic setting for depicting the plight of Prague's Jewish population during the Nazi occupation
- London, United Kingdom, London – Present-day scenes with elderly Nicholas Winton reflecting on his wartime experiences. Modern-day London sequences frame the narrative as Winton recalls his extraordinary humanitarian efforts from his home
- Stockerau, Austria, Stockerau – Scenes depicting the trains carrying rescued children away from danger. The Austrian railway setting represents the crucial transportation routes used in Winton's rescue operation of Jewish children