Where was 12 Years a Slave filmed
12 Years a Slave
Year: 2013
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
<p>The movie was shot mainly in the state of Louisiana, USA, where the atmosphere of the pre-liberation South is faithfully recreated. The main shooting took place in the vicinity of New Orleans on real historical plantations and authentic rural areas. The use of natural landscapes, architectural details and local scenery allowed to accurately convey the living conditions of that time, increasing the emotional impact of the picture.</p>
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Locations
Bocage Plantation
In movie
Scene where Patsey visits mistress Shaw at the neighbouring plantation. Solomon Northup comes to pick her up.
Real
Scene was shot Considered the best and most original interpretation of American Greek Revival architecture in the nation, Bocage is a historic treasure not to be missed. Steeped in history with ties to Christopher Columbus and the early colonization of America, the magnificent mansion was designed by famous architect James Dakin and built in 1837.
Felicity Plantation
In movie
Scene where Solomon Northup builds a garden house on the grounds of the plantation of his sadistic and violent owner Epps.
Real
Scene was shot Felicity is a sister plantation to St. Joseph Plantation and was built around 1846 (or 1850) by Valcour Aime as a wedding gift to his daughter, Felicite Emma, and her spouse, Septime Fortier, who was also her cousin.
Magnolia Plantation
In movie
Scene where The home of William Ford, the man who buys Solomon Northup before he has to sell him to the sadistic Edwin Epps.
Real
Scene was shot Magnolia Plantation is one of the oldest plantations in the southern part of the USA. The plantation was founded in 1676. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.