Colonia is a movie that was released in 2015. It tells the story of a young woman who goes looking for her kidnapped boyfriend and ends up in the notorious Colonia Dignidad, an elusive sect. The movie features Emma Watson, Daniel Brühl and Michael Nyqvist in key roles and is directed by Florian Gallenburger. Alongside the plot, it’s interesting to learn about where the film was shot and some behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The movie, Colonia, was filmed at multiple overseas sites. The majority of the shooting took place in San Telmo, Buenos Aires, and the Federal District in Argentina. Other filming locations include Munich and Dachau in Bavaria, Germany. Parts of the movie were also filmed in Luxembourg. The film was shot over a month, from October 2014 to October 2014.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Emma Watson | Lena |
| Daniel Brühl | Daniel |
| Michael Nyqvist | Paul Schäfer |
| Richenda Carey | Gisela |
| Vicky Krieps | Ursel |
| Jeanne Werner | Doro |
| Julian Ovenden | Roman |
| August Zirner | German Ambassador |
| Martin Wuttke | Niels Biedermann |
| Nicolás Barsoff | Jorge |
| Steve Karier | Bernd |
| Stefan Merki | Rudi |
| Lucila Gandolfo | Colonia Doctor |
| Johannes Allmayer | Dieter |
| Gilles Soeder | Kurt |
| Katharina Müller-Elmau | Embassy Secretary |
| Paul Herwig | Embassy Attaché |
| Etienne Halsdorf | Schäfer’s Sprinter |
| Jules Waringo | Schäfer’s Sprinter |
| Alexia Moyano | Stewardess |
| Lydia Stevens | Stewardess |
| Natalia Señorales | Stewardess |
| Melania Lenoir | Stewardess |
| Justina Bustos | Stewardess |
| Pietro Gian | Crew Bus Driver |
| Marcelo Vilaro | General Pinochet |
| Iván Espeche | Military Officer |
| Gastón Filgueira | Military Officer |
| Martine Conzemius | Colonia Woman |
| Cuco Wallraff | Military Doctor |
| Carlos Alejandro Lopez | Soldier |
| Jose Antonio Coello Porras | Soldier |
| Edgar Moro | Blond Boy |
| Jasper Timm | Singing Boy |
| Gütersloh Boys Choir | Choir |
| Oberländer Heimatverein Almrausch-Stamm Munich | Schuhplattler |
| Paul Schäfer | Self (archiveFootage) |
| César Bordón | Manuel Contreras (uncredited) |
| Ariel Núñez Di Croce | David London (uncredited) |
| Éric Gigout | Colonia Man (uncredited) |
| Georg Laberger | Embassy Member (uncredited) |
| Andres Pabón | Hotel receptionist (uncredited) |
| Denis Simonetta | Army Officer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Colonia is a movie that runs for 1 hour and 50 minutes.
- It belongs to the Biography and Drama genres.
- The movie received 1 award and was nominated for 14 others.
- The film received 125 user reviews and was analyzed by 114 critics.
- Other remarkable cast members include Richenda Carey, Vicky Krieps, Julian Ovenden, August Zirner, Martin Wuttke, Nicolás Barsoff, and Lucila Gandolfo among others.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina
- Latitude: -34.6218351
- Longitude: -58.3713942
- Place ID: ChIJARxeEi3LvJURq3WYlwd22aw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Telmo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Timezone: America/Buenos_Aires
- Location Name: Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- Latitude: 48.1351253
- Longitude: 11.5819806
- Place ID: ChIJ2V-Mo_l1nkcRfZixfUq4DAE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Munich, Germany
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Location Name: Dachau, Bavaria, Germany
- Latitude: 48.26315289999999
- Longitude: 11.4341515
- Place ID: ChIJ3djGFgB7nkcRsLmL161IHgQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 85221 Dachau, Germany
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Location Name: Luxembourg
- Latitude: 49.815273
- Longitude: 6.129582999999999
- Place ID: ChIJRyEhyrlFlUcR75LTAvZg22Q
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Luxembourg
- Timezone: Europe/Luxembourg
- Location Name: Germany
- Latitude: 51.165691
- Longitude: 10.451526
- Place ID: ChIJa76xwh5ymkcRW-WRjmtd6HU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Germany
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
