The Rules of the Game (1939) – Filming Locations
Drama / Comedy / Romance · Directed by Jean Renoir · Starring Jean Renoir, Nora Gregor
The Marquis de la Chesnaye and his wife host a weekend gala where a variety of complicated romantic and social entanglements between guests and servants lead to tragedy, all against the backdrop of a looming war.
Where was The Rules of the Game filmed?
- Fontainebleau, France, Fontainebleau – The grand château setting where the weekend house party takes place, establishing the aristocratic world of the film. The magnificent royal palace served as the primary location for the film's central weekend gathering, providing the elegant backdrop for the intricate social interactions that drive the narrative
- Paris, France, Paris – Opening scenes establishing the Parisian social world and the characters' daily lives before the country retreat. Various Parisian locations were filmed to introduce the urban setting and characters before the action moves to the château, grounding the film in pre-war French society