“Les pyramides bleues” is a comedy and mystery film that came out in 1988. It tells the story of a woman named Elise who is pursued by her wealthy lover, Alex, when she decides to take refuge in a French convent. The movie was directed by Arielle Dombasle and featured actors like Omar Sharif, Arielle Dombasle, and Hippolyte Girardot. In the following sections, you will discover where and when this film was shot, as well as some interesting facts about the production.
Where it Filmed?
‘Les pyramides bleues’ was filmed in two countries: France and Mexico. The filming began on the 16th of March in 1987. This filming schedule allowed for the incorporation of diverse locations and scenes to make the narrative more engaging.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Omar Sharif | Alex |
| Arielle Dombasle | Elise |
| Hippolyte Girardot | Mark |
| Pedro Armendáriz Jr. | Perez-Valdez |
| Pierre Vaneck | Noah |
| Françoise Christophe | Mother Superior |
| Carole Davis | Dana |
| Martine Kelly | The Woman in the Bar |
| Pascal Greggory | Charles |
| Rosette | Pilgrim Esther |
| Jezabel Carpi | Pilgrim Sarah |
| Max Landoas | Pilgrim Nazareth |
| Jacques-François Loiseleur des Longchamps | Pilgrim Joshua |
| Marie Borch | Claire the Novice |
| Nanouk Broche | Second Novice |
| Celita Villar | Hermelinda |
| Roger Delmas | Silva |
| Bruno Dega | The Journalist |
| Rodrigo Puebla | The Man in Black |
| Andaluz Russell | The Lady in the Mine |
| Ernesto Casilla | Henchman No 1 |
| Alfredo Gutiérrez | Henchman No 2 |
| Eduardo López | The Guide |
| Leonor Llausás | Woman No 1 |
| María Luisa Coronel | Woman No 2 |
| Claude Robin | The Man with the Hat |
| Pierre Barnier | The Typist |
| José Chávez | Alex’s Bodyguard |
| Eduardo Ocaña | The Truck Driver |
| Sophie Dumas | The Blond Girl |
| Nelson E. Breen | Neil Montgomery |
| Sonsoles De Ussia | Anna Montgomery |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie has a running time of 1 hour 37 minutes.
- It was released on June 22, 1988, in France.
- Nelson E. Breen, Arielle Dombasle, and Catherine Winter were the writers of the movie.
- Apart from Arielle Dombasle and Omar Sharif, it featured a predominantly French cast, including Pierre Vaneck, Françoise Christophe, Pascal Greggory, and many more.
- Instrumental background score for this film was composed by Francis Lai.
- The film was produced by Sofracima, France 3 Cinéma, and Mexico Inc. among others.
- The film is also known by several other names around the world like ‘Paradise Calling’ in Europe and ‘La novicia’ in Mexico.
- The film was made in three languages: French, Spanish, and English to appeal to a broader audience.
- Renowned filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón was a first assistant director in this film.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: France
- Latitude: 46.227638
- Longitude: 2.213749
- Place ID: ChIJMVd4MymgVA0R99lHx5Y__Ws
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Mexico
- Latitude: 23.634501
- Longitude: -102.552784
- Place ID: ChIJU1NoiDs6BIQREZgJa760ZO0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mexico
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
