Where was Election filmed

Locations

• Metzler House

  In movie

  Scene where Paul and Tammy discuss the upcoming election and their strategies. Paul shares his plans for the campaign. He tries to convince Tammy to support him, but she shows independence and expresses her displeasure at how the election is turning into a power struggle. At this point in the conversation, the tension is palpable: Tammy doesn't want to simply follow her brother's lead and begins to express her own ideas. The atmosphere in the house is cozy, but the conversation quickly becomes more tense when Tammy decides to run for school board president. This decision shocks Paul and their dialog becomes more emotional. Tammy leaves the house and gets in her car.

  Real

  Metzler House on the map

  Scene was shot in an upscale neighborhood in Omaha, among the wealthy homes nestled in the picturesque hills. This choice of location was ideal because it emphasized the family's particular social status and added layers to the characters' understanding. The cozy interior of the house fostered an intimate atmosphere, which was perfect for revealing the complex relationship between Paul and Tammy. The high standard of living in the neighborhood reflected their ambitions and aspirations, highlighting the contrast with other characters such as Tracy Flick. This allowed the satirical aspect of the movie to be heightened and showed the different approaches to life and participation in school elections.

• Pizzeria

  In movie

  Scene where Paul Metzler and his sister Tammy meet friends at a local pizzeria to discuss the upcoming election. The atmosphere at the pizzeria is lively: boisterous conversation, laughter, and the aroma of fresh pizza create a relaxed atmosphere. Paul tries to confidently present his candidacy for school board president, but his confidence begins to waver when he realizes that Tracy Flick is becoming increasingly popular. During the conversation, Tammy expresses her doubts about Paul's campaign and decides that she wants to run for office too. This comes as a surprise to Paul and his friends as they did not expect this turn of events.

  Real

  Pizzeria on the map

  Scene was shot at the real Godfather's Pizza in La Vista, Nebraska. This location was perfect for the scene due to its typical teenage meeting atmosphere where important topics are discussed in a relaxed atmosphere. Noisy conversations, cozy surroundings and the aroma of pizza create a backdrop that emphasizes the naturalness of the interactions between the characters. The pizzeria becomes a place where ambitions and conflicts are revealed, especially between Paul and Tammy Metzler. The choice of this establishment enhances the real-life feel of the teens and adds a warm, familiar atmosphere to the movie.

• Школа

  In movie

  Scene where Jim works as a high school teacher. He wears the same clothes and repeats the same phrases year after year. However, his life changes when ambitious student Tracy Flick decides to run for school board president. One scene shows Jim teaching a class where he encourages students even if they give wrong answers. His attitude towards the students changes when he realizes that Tracy Flick is willing to do anything to achieve her goal. He sees her as a bitch and decides to stop her by any means necessary.

  Real

  Школа on the map

  Scene was shot were held at Papillion-La Vista High School. This is an active school located in Papillion, Nebraska. During the filming, the classrooms were still in regular session, which added to the background noise and liveliness of what was happening on the screen. The school's state-of-the-art classrooms allowed for believable scenes that fit the audience's idea of a typical American high school. The location perfectly reflected the social aspects of the story, such as the competition between the students and the political intrigue that unfolds within the walls of the school.