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Where was The Count of Monte Cristo filmed

Le Comte de Monte-Cristo

Year: 2024

Genre: Adventure, Drama, Historical, Romance, Thriller

Country: Belgium, Cyprus, France, Malta

<p>&ldquo;The film-screen adaptation of Alexandre Dumas&#39; novel was shot on real locations in historical places. Only the shooting of underwater scenes took place at the studio Lites Water Stages, which is located in Brussels.&nbsp;<br /> Most of the filming was done in France. Exteriors of the residence of the Count of Monte Cristo were filmed on the territory of the Obiri Castle in the Eastern Pyrenees. And part of the interiors were filmed in the Bronniard Palace, which is located in Paris.&nbsp;<br /> For filming the opening scene with the ship and the port, the team of the movie went to Malta. The architecture of the island perfectly suited to convey the atmosphere of the early 17th century. The ancient buildings and picturesque coastlines of Malta became the perfect backdrop for the movie.<br /> Some scenes were filmed in Cyprus. The ancient ruins and unique beaches of the island gave the setting of the movie an authentic feel. &rdquo;</p>

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Locations

  • Morseth Castle

    In movie

    Scene where Fernand arrives on horseback at Mercedes' house. The girl hears the stomping of hooves and rushes across the house to meet her cousin. The worried heroine asks where her fiancé is. Fernand announces that he was unable to do anything, and Dantes has been captured. Mercedes weeps with grief in Fernand's arms.

    Real

    Scene was shot at Château de l'Engarran, which is located on the Hérault in Southern France. The chateau was built around 1750. It is surrounded by vineyards and gardens. The château was owned by the same family for five generations. In 1926, the estate became a historical monument.

  • Picnic on the ship

    In movie

    Scene where Edmond, Fernand and Mercedes celebrate the hero's new appointment. Fernand is happy for his friend and notes that he will have a new salary. To which Edmond declares that he intends to get married. Fernand is in a stupor, he does not understand who is the beloved of his friend. Then Edmond and Mercedes act out a small scene, the finale of which is the announcement of their engagement.

    Real

    Scene was shot on the Guiens Peninsula, which is located in France. This peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea is famous for its sandy beaches with clear water and pine forests. Shooting on the water near the peninsula became a beautiful decoration of the movie.

  • Prison

    In movie

    Scene where Two jailers carry a dead man's sack around the prison. Edmond is hiding in the sack. At this time, the head of the prison discovers the switch and raises the alarm. The jailers strap a load to the sack and drop it into the sea. Once in the water, Edmond gets out of the sack and swims away.

    Real

    Scene was shot at Château d'If, which is located on the small island of Ile d'If near Marseille. This castle is a 16th century fort that was built for the defense of the city under King Francis I. It was then used as a prison for 200 years. The fort is currently a museum.