Woody Allen's musical transports the viewer to three romantic cities: New York, Venice, and Paris. In Venice, the camera captured the famous St. Mark's Square, the Grand Canal with gondolas, Campiello Barbaro where Joe meets Von, and the Gritti Palace hotel. The interiors where Joe meets Von at the Tintoretto museum were filmed at the Scuola Grande di San Rocco. Paris appears in the film in all its charm: from Montmartre, where Joe Berlin's apartment was located on Rue Cortot, to the elegant Place Vendôme and the restaurant Julien on Rue du Faubourg St Denis. The famous dance was filmed on the Pont de la Tournelle, and the Marx Brothers-style party at the Théâtre National de Chaillot. In New York, filming took place in Manhattan, particularly on Fifth Avenue, in Central Park, and at Campbell's Funeral Home on Madison Avenue, where the scene with dancing corpses was shot. Filming also took place on East 71st, 81st, and 93rd Streets, adding to the film's New York urban ambiance.

Filming Locations:

Street

In the Movie

Scene where Skylar and Holden walk around the city. Skylar and Holden are a young couple preparing for their wedding. At first glance, their relationship seems stable and the couple in love, but beneath this lie doubts and uncertainty: Skylar is not sure if she really wants to tie her life to Holden. She begins to realize that her feelings are not as strong as she thought. She experiences an internal conflict between the desire to follow social expectations and the search for true love.

In Reality

The scene was filmed opposite the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The Met is one of the largest and most famous art museums in the world, with a collection of over two million works. It was founded in 1870 and has since become an important cultural center, attracting millions of visitors annually. The museum is located on the so-called "Museum Mile" — a stretch of Fifth Avenue where the city's major museums are concentrated. The filmmakers chose this location for the beauty of the surrounding architecture and its recognizability. The fountain creates a romantic atmosphere, and filming against the backdrop of one of the world's most famous museums adds visual appeal to the film.

Café-Bakery

In the Movie

Scene where Djuna and Laura meet a guy at a café. Djuna and Laura are two sisters whose lives intertwine against the backdrop of the eccentric and loving Dandridge family. Djuna is Steffi's daughter from her first marriage, smart, observant, and slightly cynical. Djuna, like an outside observer, comments on the film's events and what happens to her family with irony and humor. Laura, on the other hand, is a quieter and more thoughtful girl. In this scene, the sisters meet a young man named Charles and both fall for him. Despite the competition for his attention and possible jealousy, their relationship remains warm and friendly.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the restaurant E.A.T. on Madison Avenue in Manhattan. E.A.T. was founded in 1973 and has since remained a popular spot among locals and tourists. The restaurant is known for its quality ingredients and attention to detail, making it an ideal place for a light lunch or meeting with friends. Additionally, it offers unique gift baskets with delicacies, adding a special charm to this establishment. Woody Allen included it in the film due to its popularity among locals: a familiar, cozy, and stylish place that is perfect for unexpected romantic encounters.

Under a Bridge in Paris

In the Movie

Scene where Joe and Steffi dance on the Seine embankment. Ex-spouses Joe and Steffi meet in Paris for New Year's Eve. Steffi suggests reminiscing about the past and going to the bridge associated with memories from their youth. Upon arriving at the bridge, they descend to the embankment and begin to dance to romantic music, surrounded by the lights of the night city reflecting in the waters of the Seine. This scene symbolizes nostalgia for bygone times and the warmth of feelings that remain between former partners. The dance becomes a metaphor for their past love, which, despite the separation, continues to live in their memories. At the climax of the scene, the characters literally "take off" in dance, adding a fairy-tale quality to the moment and emphasizing the magic of the moment.

In Reality

The scene was filmed on the embankment under the Pont de la Tournelle, which connects the left bank of the Seine to the Île Saint-Louis in Paris. This bridge, opened in 1928, is not only an important transport hub but also a picturesque landmark of the city. It is known for its elegant architecture and the statue of Saint Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris, which sits atop it. From the bridge, there is a magnificent view of the eastern part of the Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Cathedral, making it a popular spot for romantic walks and photo shoots. The choice of this location was driven by its symbolic significance and the romantic atmosphere it creates: the Seine embankment surrounding the bridge is ideal for expressing emotions between Joe and Steffi, highlighting their nostalgia for past relationships. The dance against the backdrop of the historic bridge and the evening lights of Paris adds magic and depth to the scene. This episode became one of the film's most striking scenes due to the combination of cinematic magic, choreography, and emotional depth. The scene shot here also serves as a tribute to classic musicals, where dance is often used as a means of expressing characters' feelings.

Madison Avenue and East 71st Street

In the Movie

Scene where the intersection serves as a transition between interior family scenes and external movements of characters, showing their arrivals and departures on foot or by taxi, and the recognizable Upper East Side landscape emphasizes their social status

In Reality

The scene was filmed in the business and residential area of the Upper East Side, surrounded by classic pre-war buildings, boutiques, and constant local traffic. This location looks like a typically wealthy Manhattan without the need for additional dressing.