Where was Metro filmed
Metro
Year: 2013
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Country: Russia
<p>This Russian disaster movie directed by Anton Megerdichev is based on the novel of the same name by Dmitry Safonov. It is based not only on the literary plot, but also on the real events of 1974, when in the Leningrad subway float destroyed the tunnels of the Kirovsko-Vyborg line. Originally planned filming in the Minsk subway, but after the terrorist attack at the station “Oktyabrskaya” abandoned the idea. As a result, key scenes were filmed in the Samara subway, whose management supported the project. To avoid documentary, the action unfolds at fictional stations: “Sadovaya” (filmed at the station “Moskovskaya”) and “Borodinskaya” (used unfinished “Alabinskaya”). Small scenes were filmed in the depot of the Samara subway, and the entrance to the ground lobby of “Sadovaya” - at the building of “Rostelecom” in Moscow. The final shots were filmed on Novodevichy Proezd. Filming began on May 6, 2011, and from October 9 to 25 was held in Samara. The first scenes were filmed on “Borodinskaya”, where because of the concrete dust crew worked in respirators. On the unfinished railroad tracks created a makeshift pool for scenes of flooding, heating the water for the comfort of actors, but in many scenes had to work in cold water, using wetsuits. About 800 residents of Samara, including actors from local theaters, participated in the crowd.</p>
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Locations
Sadovaya station
In movie
Scene where businessman Vlad Konstantinov is in a hurry to get to work. But, since all the events are unfolding in Moscow, we all understand what the traffic situation is like there. Vlad decides to take a shortcut using underground transportation and goes down to the Sadovaya station.
Real
Scene was shot at Moskovskaya station of the Samara Metro. It was opened in 1987 and is part of the southern line of the metro. The station is located in a densely built-up area, which makes it an important transportation hub for the city residents. Architecturally, Moskovskaya station is designed in the classic Soviet subway style, with elements of strict lines and functionalism characteristic of that time.
Square near Sadovaya station
In movie
Scene where Sergeich, a middle-aged man, is having a drink near Sadovaya station with a strange woman named Galina. He suddenly remembers that the water flowing in the subway tunnel had an odor of tina, indicating that it was not groundwater. At this point, the police notice them and try to detain the sweet couple for drinking alcohol in a public place. However, Galina, taking advantage of the moment, runs away and hides in the subway.
Real
Scene was shot on Zubovskaya Street, building 3. The street is located in the center of Moscow, in the Khamovniki district, which is one of the historical and prestigious areas of the city. The building itself at 3 Zubovskaya Street is part of the architectural ensemble of the late XIX - early XX century, with elements of historical buildings. The street is located in close proximity to major business and cultural centers of Moscow, which makes it attractive for shooting, especially for shots that require a recognizable Moscow context.
Street
In movie
Scene where the heroes reach the shelter and climb through the grate to the surface. Exhausted but happy, they finally see the light of the sun, soft clouds and can feel the gentle wind instead of the closed vaults of the subway. There they are met by an ambulance crew and TV crews.
Real
Scene was shot Novodevichy Proyezd in Moscow is a quiet and picturesque street located in a prestigious area of the city, next to the Novodevichy Monastery. This neighborhood is famous for its greenery and architecture, including the fusion of old buildings with modern residential complexes. A great place to show the beauty of the capital.