The film was primarily shot in New York City to ground its story in recognizable public spaces and everyday routines. The plot follows a famous writer who assumes a Jewish identity to investigate anti-Semitism firsthand, moving through offices, streets, and social settings where «polite» discrimination becomes visible in hiring, housing, and invitations. The locations support a realistic, contemporary setting rather than a stylized backdrop.

Filming Locations:

Statue of Atlas, Rockefeller Center

In the Movie

Scene where exterior city views around a major Midtown landmark are used to place the story in a real New York environment, contrasting civic grandeur with the everyday bias the protagonist faces.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the famous bronze statue of Atlas in Rockefeller Center, installed in 1937 and facing Fifth Avenue, known for its Art Deco style and as one of the most recognizable public artworks in Midtown.

Fifth Avenue (between East 50th Street and East 51st Street)

In the Movie

Scene where street-level walking and transitional shots are filmed in the heart of Midtown to connect the protagonist's professional world with the surrounding city, emphasizing how quickly attitudes toward him change when his assumed identity is known.

In Reality

The scene was filmed on the central block of Fifth Avenue in Midtown near major corporate and cultural institutions, with dense pedestrian traffic and prominent storefronts that immediately evoke 'business Manhattan' on screen.