The movie ‘Babylon A.D’ is an action-adventure film that came out in 2008. It tells the story of a man named Toorop, played by Vin Diesel, who must escort a woman from Russia to America while dealing with a cult. The movie was directed by Mathieu Kassovitz and featured other actors like Michelle Yeoh and Mélanie Thierry. This article will tell you more about the filming locations and some unique facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The film ‘Babylon A.D’ was shot in a number of different locations in Europe. These included Kiruna, Riksgränsen, Torneträsk, and Vassijaure, all of which are located in Norrbottens län, Sweden. Filming also took place in Narvik, a city in Nordland, Norway. The filming took place from December 11, 2006, until May 2007.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Vin Diesel | Toorop |
| Michelle Yeoh | Sister Rebeka |
| Mélanie Thierry | Aurora |
| Gérard Depardieu | Gorsky |
| Charlotte Rampling | The High Priestess |
| Mark Strong | Finn |
| Lambert Wilson | Darquandier |
| Jérôme Le Banner | Killa |
| Joel Kirby | Dr. Newton |
| Souleymane Dicko | Jamal |
| David Belle | Kid with Tattoos |
| Radek Bruna | Karl |
| Jan Unger | Fight Promoter |
| Abraham Belaga | Assistant to High Priestess |
| Gary Cowan | Neolite Executive |
| David Gasman | Neolite Researcher |
| Lemmy Constantine | Neolite Marketing Executive |
| Curtis Matthew | Submarine Captain |
| Magda Vavrusova | Woman in Toorop’s Corridor |
| Filip Matejka | Young boy on Toorop’s Stairs |
| Alex Pieter | S.W.A.T. Soldier (uncredited) |
| Robert Polo | Border Guard (uncredited) |
| Jeff Smith | Border Guard (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Vin Diesel, known for his roles in action films, played the main character, Toorop.
- Michelle Yeoh and Mélanie Thierry played key characters, Sister Rebeka, and Aurora, respectively.
- Acclaimed actors like Gérard Depardieu and Charlotte Rampling played roles in the movie.
- Despite not being a major success, the movie had one nomination for an award.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Kiruna, Norrbottens län, Sweden
- Latitude: 67.8557995
- Longitude: 20.2252821
- Place ID: ChIJK3wl5CqO0EURYIaM3gZFAwQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Kiruna, Sweden
- Timezone: Europe/Stockholm
- Location Name: Narvik, Nordland, Norway
- Latitude: 68.4384984
- Longitude: 17.4272612
- Place ID: ChIJ_x_kxYeV20URjfaf7jXnOHw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Narvik, Norway
- Timezone: Europe/Oslo
- Location Name: Riksgränsen, Norrbottens län, Sweden
- Latitude: 68.4300824
- Longitude: 18.125392
- Place ID: ChIJ_1WJ1gSz20URYL7OzrTtfGg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 981 94 Riksgränsen, Sweden
- Timezone: Europe/Stockholm
- Location Name: Vassijaure, Norrbottens län, Sweden
- Latitude: 68.4397283
- Longitude: 18.2172654
- Place ID: ChIJbYyEUQxv10URpgi9AZb6xVk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Vassijaure, 981 94 Riksgränsen, Sweden
- Timezone: Europe/Stockholm
