The movie “Bonjour Tristesse” was released in 1958. This drama-romance movie was shot in several places rising curiosity about its filming locations. It features a rich cast including Deborah Kerr, David Niven, and Jean Seberg among others. The movie unpacks lots of interesting and unknown facts that make it even more engaging.
Where it Filmed?
“Bonjour Tristesse” was primarily filmed in France with some scenes shot in England. The specific filming locations include San Tropez Beach, Saint-Tropez, Var, Côte d’Azur, and other places in France. Some interior scenes were shot in Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England. Filming occurred from August 1, 1957, to October 1957.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Deborah Kerr | Anne Larson |
| David Niven | Raymond |
| Jean Seberg | Cecile |
| Mylène Demongeot | Elsa |
| Geoffrey Horne | Philippe |
| Juliette Gréco | Juliette Greco |
| Walter Chiari | Pablo |
| Martita Hunt | Philippe’s Mother |
| Roland Culver | Mr. Lombard |
| Jean Kent | Mrs. Helen Lombard |
| David Oxley | Jacques |
| Elga Andersen | Denise |
| Jeremy Burnham | Hubert |
| Eveline Eyfel | Maid |
| Tutte Lemkow | Pierre Schube (uncredited) |
| Maryse Martin | Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited) |
| Edouard F. Médard | Bit part (uncredited) |
| Jackie Raynal | Dancer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Otto Preminger, the director of the movie, had a soft corner for it and believed that American critics didn’t give it its due. Nevertheless, it enjoyed some success in France.
- In one scene where a band is playing, the clarinet-player appears to be performing on screen even though the soundtrack doesn’t include any clarinet part at that point. This mismatch between visuals and audio adds an amusing trivia point for the audience.
- The movie made another appearance when it was edited into “Une histoire seule” (1989).
- Cecile, one of the characters in the movie, delivers an iconic line: “It’s getting out of control. I just wish I were a lot older or a lot younger.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: San Tropez Beach, Saint-Tropez, Var, France
- Latitude: 43.2706899
- Longitude: 6.648027600000001
- Place ID: ChIJyWj4sDjHzhIRqmiM5V1Q7NQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Plages de Saint-Tropez, 83990, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Côte d’Azur, France
- Latitude: 43.2547731
- Longitude: 6.637857700000001
- Place ID: ChIJf9kyh3O8zhIRwFFWLEFmSVk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: French Riviera, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Saint-Tropez, Var, France
- Latitude: 43.2676808
- Longitude: 6.640710899999999
- Place ID: ChIJR-cWgxTHzhIR37mELWMbKpE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 83990 Saint-Tropez, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: France
- Latitude: 46.227638
- Longitude: 2.213749
- Place ID: ChIJMVd4MymgVA0R99lHx5Y__Ws
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
