Where was The Passenger filmed
Professione: reporter
Year: 1975
Country: Germany, Spain, United Kingdom
<p>The film was shot on location in Spain, England, Germany and Algeria. The main scenes in Spain were filmed in Barcelona, the country's largest shopping center. The Ramblas, one of the oldest and most picturesque streets in Europe, was used here. The Guell Palace, designed by Antoni Gaudi, was the scene of the meeting between the characters of Jack Nicholson and Maria Schneider. The building was originally built as a private residence for a textile magnate, but now it is a museum and is an unusual architectural work in the spirit of Catalan modernism. From Barcelona, the crew traveled to Almeria, where they worked in the streets of the city and among the orange groves, and then to Malaga, a popular resort in the south of the country. The next destination was Seville, an ancient Andalusian city with a rich architectural heritage. After that, filming continued in Algeria, where for two weeks the group worked in Fort Polignac, located in a deserted area. These scenes also depicted the territory of the African state of Chad. In Algeria, the crew lived in tents, adapting to the hot climate and minimal conditions. The filming period was completed in the UK: about five weeks were spent in London, shooting scenes in Georgian Square, a television studio and an apartment complex in the Bloomsbury area.</p>
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Church
In movie
Scene where After the wedding ceremony is over, Locke is approached by two men he has already seen at the airport. They demand documents from the hero. He gives them the contents of the luggage room, and then receives an envelope with money from them. The men tell him that the remaining amount will be given to him in Barcelona.
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Scene was shot at St. George's Church on Bogenhauser Kirchplatz in the district of Bogenhausen, Munich. It is one of the oldest sacral buildings in the city, first mentioned in the twelfth century, although the current structure dates back to the seventeenth century and is in the Baroque style. The church was reconstructed after the Thirty Years' War and has since retained its historic architecture, including the characteristic onion tower and interior decoration with late Baroque elements. The site is considered an important monument to local religious history and has long served as an active parish.
La Pedrera
In movie
Scene where
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Scene was shot Officially known as Casa Milà, this private residence was designed for Pere Milà and Roser Segimon by famous architect Antoni Gaudí in collaboration with Josep Maria Jujol between 1906 and 1912 in the Modernisme style.
Palau Güell
In movie
Scene where Locke meets an architecture student when he tries to hide in the Palau Güell Museum building. Later, Locke asks her to take his things from the hotel so that Knight, who is watching the lobby, won't notice him.
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Scene was shot in Palau Güell in Barcelona, one of the early masterpieces of the famous architect Antoni Gaudi. Built between 1886 and 1890, this building is an example of modernist architecture, combining elements of Gothic and early Art Nouveau. The palace is located in the historic center of Barcelona, on Carrer Net, just off the Ramblas.
The Chad Desert
In movie
Scene where David Locke is a disillusioned TV journalist based in northern Chad, trying to interview rebels involved in the civil war. His quest only worsens when his Land Rover gets stuck in a sand dune after his guides leave him in this remote location.
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Scene was shot in Illizi, formerly Fort Polignac, located in eastern Algeria, in the heart of the Sahara. This region is known for its rugged but mesmerizing nature: endless sand dunes, rock formations and hot sun, creating an atmosphere of remoteness and desert isolation. Fort Polignac, now known as Illizi, was built by the French in the 19th century and its fortress walls still retain traces of the past. Despite its historical significance, the place looks abandoned and almost deserted.