The 2003 Bernardo Bertolucci film “The Dreamers” was shot in Paris, France. In the opening scene of the film, Matthew, played by Michael Pitt, is seen approaching a movie theater, which was filmed at the Palais de Chaillot. Bertolucci previously filmed at this same location, only from the reverse angle, in “The Conformist.”
LOCATION: Palais de Chaillot, 1 Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75016 Paris, France
The bridge he is seen approaching on, Pont d’Iéna, connects between the Eiffel Tower and Palais de Chaillot, making it an extremely popular and crowded tourist destination.
The area where the protest is staged and Matthew meets Isabelle and Theo, played by Eva Green and Louis Garrel, was blocked off and inaccessible at the time of our visit.
The Eiffel Tower is briefly seen behind Matthew as he crosses the street
LOCATION: Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars, 5 Av. Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France
This is the hotel where Matthew initially stays, before moving in with Isabelle and Theo.
LOCATION: 9 Rue Malebranche, 75005 Paris, France
Here is the home of Isabelle and Theo’s parents.
LOCATION: 1 Pl. Rio de Janeiro, 75008 Paris, France
The characters attempt to break the world record for fastest time running through the Louvre Museum, as depicted in the 1964 film “Band of Outsiders.” The same location is featured in both films.
LOCATION: Louvre Museum, 75001 Paris, France
Related articles: The Conformist (1970), Last Tango In Paris (1972)
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