The movie is shot in a variety of locations that do not just serve as backdrops, but become important elements of the narrative. Director Brady Corbett uses a variety of locations, such as artists' studios and galleries, which become arenas for the interaction of characters and their ideas. Shooting in open spaces, such as abandoned factories or industrial areas, also plays an important role in creating atmosphere. These locations emphasize the theme of loss and oblivion that permeates the film. The locations serve as catalysts for the characters' emotional and creative conflicts.
The quarry in Carrara
In movie
Scene where Laszlo, an architect eager to realize his ambitious project, is faced with a shortage of marble needed to complete the building. He decides to turn to his old friend from Italy, who was once part of the anti-fascist militia and now controls a quarry in Carrara.
When Laszlo arrives in Carrara, he encounters an atmosphere saturated with political tension. The quarry, under the control of his friend, becomes a symbol of both physical and ideological struggle. Visually, the scene is saturated with shots of snow-white marble and majestic cliffs, matching the brutal forms of the building Laszlo is trying to construct.
Real
Scene was shot in the Italian city of Carrara, which is famous for its magnificent white marble, which has been highly prized by masters of art for centuries. The amazing landscapes and picturesque streets of Carrara create a unique atmosphere in the movie and make the story believable. Carrara's quarries have produced more marble than any other place on the planet in its history. Nevertheless, working in the quarries is extremely dangerous, which gives the scenes filmed there an unsettling atmosphere and further reflects the protagonist's experiences.
The orphanage at the church
In movie
Scene where Laszlo lives in a charity shelter at the church where he befriends Gordon, a poor African-American man. Both are trying to cope with the hardships of life. Gordon discovers that Laszlo is secretly using heroin before his dangerous job at the shipyard. Laszlo receives the money for the library renovations he was previously deprived of and spends it on heroin with Gordon. The scene is filled with emotional tension.
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Scene was shot in Budapest, in the historic synagogue on Telaki Square. This place is surrounded by elegant buildings and greenery and offers a quiet retreat away from the bustling city life. The synagogue is an important center of the Jewish community in Budapest. The synagogue grounds also include a memorial to Holocaust victims and a Jewish cemetery, emphasizing the importance of the site as a memorial to remembrance and grief.
Budapest
