The Conformist (1971) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci · Starring Jean-Louis Trintignant, Stefania Sandrelli
A weak-willed Italian man becomes a fascist flunky who goes abroad to arrange the assassination of his old teacher, now a political dissident.
Where was The Conformist filmed?
- Rome, Italy, Rome – Marcello navigates the fascist streets of Rome; scenes of urban surveillance and political intrigue. The iconic Roman street serves as a backdrop for Marcello's life in fascist Italy, embodying the film's exploration of conformity in the urban landscape
- Paris, France, Paris – Marcello's liaison with the intellectual Anna, scenes of emotional and political awakening. Paris provides the contrast to Rome, representing intellectual freedom and leftist politics that challenge Marcello's conformity
- Clermont-Ferrand, France, Clermont-Ferrand – Flashback sequence depicting Marcello's childhood and homosexual encounter with a chauffeur. The provincial French city grounds the film's exploration of Marcello's formative past and psychological motivations
- Ravenna, Italy, Ravenna – Scenes of Marcello and Giulia's journey; political assassination sequence. The historic city serves as the setting for the film's climactic political assassination and its aftermath
- Turin, Italy, Turin – Scenes depicting fascist Italy and Marcello's double life. Turin's industrial modernism contrasts with Rome's classical architecture, emphasizing the film's visual exploration of Italian fascism