The movie “Heaven” was released in 2002, directed by Tom Tykwer and follows the story of a woman, portrayed by Cate Blanchett, who took the law into her own hands after her pleas to the police to arrest the man responsible for her husband’s death fell on deaf ears. This article will delve into the filming locations of this drama film that also features Giovanni Ribisi, Remo Girone, and several others, and reveal behind-the-scenes trivia and facts.
Where it Filmed?
“Heaven” was filmed in various locations across two different countries. In Italy, the movie was shot in Montepulciano, Siena, Tuscany, and Turin, Piedmont. It also included wider shots made in different parts of Italy. Additionally, some portions of the film were shot in Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and other parts of Germany. The movie’s filming dates spanned from July 13, 2000, to September 9, 2000.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Cate Blanchett | Philippa |
| Giovanni Ribisi | Filippo |
| Remo Girone | Filippo’s Father |
| Stefania Rocca | Regina |
| Alessandro Sperduti | Ariel |
| Mattia Sbragia | Major Pini |
| Stefano Santospago | Mr. Vendice |
| Alberto Di Stasio | The Prosecutor |
| Giovanni Vettorazzo | The Inspector |
| Gianfranco Barra | The Lieutenant |
| Vincent Riotta | Chief Guard |
| Mauro Marino | Doctor |
| Stefania Orsola Garello | Vendice’s Secretary |
| Fausto Lombardi | Father High Rise |
| Giorgia Coppa | Older Daughter |
| Julienne Liberto | Younger Daughter |
| Matilde De Sanctis | Janitor |
| Roberto D’Alessandro | Driver Milkvan |
| Masha Sirago | Woman in Milkvan |
| Sergio Sivori | Helicopter Pilot |
| Shaila Rubin | Pharmacist |
| Luciano Bartoli | Technician Soundproof Room |
| Marco Merlini | Technician Soundproof Room |
| Natalia Magni | Cleaning Woman |
| Teresa Piergentili | Cleaning Woman |
| Federico Torre | Policeman Crowded Street |
| Andrea DiGirolamo | Special Forces Police |
| Giorgio Cugno | German Boy (uncredited) |
| Nicola Vitale Materi | Best man (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The “Heaven” movie is a crime drama that runs for 1 hour and 37 minutes. Its release date in Germany was February 21, 2002. The screenwriting team behind the movie included Krzysztof Kieslowski and Krzysztof Piesiewicz. The film boasts a talented cast with Cate Blanchett as Philippa, Giovanni Ribisi as Filippo, and Remo Girone as Filippo’s Father. Additionally, the movie has been recognized with 6 wins and 7 nominations. Lastly, it has received feedback from a large audience base, with 152 user reviews and 78 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Montepulciano, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
- Latitude: 43.0984902
- Longitude: 11.7873736
- Place ID: ChIJB7PqqwRcKRMRkj8tZn5mvc8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 53045 Montepulciano, Province of Siena, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Turin, Piedmont, Italy
- Latitude: 45.0703155
- Longitude: 7.6868552
- Place ID: ChIJ31ztwwxtiEcR4JQ8R33mBQQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Turin, Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Italy
- Latitude: 41.87194
- Longitude: 12.56738
- Place ID: ChIJA9KNRIL-1BIRb15jJFz1LOI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Latitude: 51.529086
- Longitude: 6.9446888
- Place ID: ChIJL14ukdbruEcR4NBr1UCD7p0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 46 Bottrop, Germany
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
