Where was Eden filmed

Locations

• Island

  In movie

  Scene where A group of European settlers arrive on a remote island. The plot is set in the 1930s on an island in the Galapagos archipelago. A group of European settlers, seeking to create a utopian society, leave civilization and travel to a remote island. The main characters, Dr. Friedrich Ritter and his wife Dora Strauch Ritter leave Germany, seeking to free themselves from bourgeois values and focus on their spiritual growth. Dora also hopes to cure her multiple sclerosis through meditation in the idyllic nature of the island. Friedrich plans to concentrate on his manifesto, which should be the basis for a new society.

  Real

  Island on the map

  Scene was shot in the Galapagos Islands. It is a unique archipelago located in the eastern Pacific Ocean, about 900 kilometers off the coast of South America. The islands are volcanic cliffs with sparse vegetation, yet they are home to many endemic species such as giant tortoises, marine iguanas and penguins. The uniqueness of the islands' flora and fauna inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, and they are one of UNESCO's most significant biological World Heritage sites. The Galapagos Islands were chosen for filming because of their unique nature and historical significance: the plot of the movie is based on real events related to the settlers on Floreana in the 1930s. The use of a real location allowed the filmmakers to recreate the setting of the real story. The unique landscapes and ecosystem of the islands added to the visual appeal of the movie and helped immerse the audience in the atmosphere of the time.

• The beach on the island

  In movie

  Scene where Eloise Bosquet de Wagner Warehorn arrives on the island. Shortly after the Ritter and Whitmer families arrive on the island, the self-proclaimed Austrian Baroness Eloise Bosquet de Wagner Warehorn arrives with two lovers and a servant. She plans to build a luxury hotel on the island for millionaire tourists, a stark contrast to the Ritters' ideas of a simple life.

  Real

  The beach on the island on the map

  Scene was shot on a beach in Queensland, Australia. The Gold Coast in Queensland is a popular tourist region known for its stunning beaches, diverse entertainment and picturesque scenery: golden sand, turquoise water and dense vegetation. The authors chose this location as a stand-in for the Galapagos Islands: some scenes were filmed on the Gold Coast due to restrictions on filming in the archipelago. This choice ensured visual consistency and authenticity of the story.