Here, we are discussing two different films, one being “Far Marfa” from 2013 and the second one “Far From The Madding Crowd” released in 2015. Each film was shot in different locations and had an entirely separate cast. We aim to delve into the fascinating behind-the-scenes information about where these films were made and the interesting trivia associated with them.
Where it Filmed?
“Far Marfa” was filmed in Marfa, Texas, USA during the span of Aug 2010 – Sep 2010. The director of the film was Cory Van Dyke in this comedy-drama which lasted for 1 hour and 26 minutes.
On the other hand, “Far From The Madding Crowd” was directed by Thomas Vinterberg and was filmed at multiple locations. The mansion of William Boldwood in the film was set at Claydon House, Middle Claydon, Buckinghamshire. Others include various sites in Dorset and Somerset such as Eype, Mapperton House, and Half Moon Street in Sherborne. The inside of the Corn Exchange was shot at the Great Hall of Forde Abbey in Somerset. Lastly, Boldwood’s mansion, overlooking the river, is Claydon, Middle Claydon in Buckinghamshire.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Johnny Sneed | Carter Frazier |
| Jolyn Janis | Quarry |
| Julie Mintz | Becka |
| Jesse Bernstein | David |
| Harry Hudson | Douglas Stromare |
| Adam Bork | Irving |
| David Beebe | Camacho |
| Steve Holzer | Steve Vincent |
| Jon Coleman | Martin |
| J.D. DiFabbio | Riley |
| David Garcia | Gonzales |
| J.D. Garcia | Ro |
| Jennie Lyn Hamilton | Hillary |
| Susannah Lipsey | Clair |
| Ty Mitchell | Cal |
| Will Nelson | Deputy |
| Riley O’Bryan | Scott |
| Mark Scott | Los |
| Alice Stevens | Minnie Wortham |
Trivia and Facts
- The farmhouse in “Far From The Madding Crowd” was Mapperton House, which is home to the Earl and Duchess of Sandwich in Beaminster.
- This house was also featured in the 1996 film of Jane Austen’s Emma, starring Gwyneth Paltrow.
- The severe-looking mansion of William Boldwood was in Claydon, Middle Claydon, which was previously a much larger property but was demolished when the owners fell on hard times.
- Interestingly, famed nurse Florence Nightingale was a regular visitor to Claydon.
- “Far Marfa” revolves around the character Carter Frazier, who is trying to salvage his faltering life by finding a famous lost work of art in far away Marfa.
- The town where “Far Marfa” was filmed is a small 2000-person place which is a three-hour drive to a regional airport.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Marfa, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 30.3094622
- Longitude: -104.020623
- Place ID: ChIJ_yVAf6Ow74YRkEyd6NPgIAc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Marfa, TX 79843, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
