The film "Tenet" was filmed in London, UK; Tallinn, Estonia; Oslo, Norway; and California, USA.

Filming Locations:

Berkeley Mews

In the Movie

Scene where The Protagonist tries to catch up with Kat, who has just left the restaurant where they met. But first he had to deal with some unpleasant guys in the kitchen.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the back entrance of the restaurant at the Hyatt Regency London, located near central London.

Coachella Valley Preserve

In the Movie

Scene where The team tries to prevent Andrei Sator's plan from being executed.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The Coachella Valley is part of the Colorado Desert in Riverside County, Southern California. The valley is best known as the location of several winter resort cities, notably Palm Springs.

Tallinn Railway Tracks

In the Movie

Scene where The Protagonist is captured. His enemies try to interrogate him on the tracks.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The tracks are part of Pelgulinn, a subdistrict of Põhja-Tallinn in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It is located about two kilometers northwest of the city center. If you look closely, you can see the buildings on Telliskivi in the background.

Olav Selvaags plass

In the Movie

Scene where Neil and the Protagonist discuss how to break into the art depot. Neil has an idea, but it's a bit dramatic!

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Olav Selvaags plass is a square in Oslo that was opened in 2007. It was named after Olav Selvaag (1912-2002), who was a civil engineer and building contractor and was of great importance for the development of housing in Oslo in the post-war period. On the site stands a sculpture with his portrait bust in full figure.

Oslo Opera House - Roof

In the Movie

Scene where The Protagonist explains to Neil what they are up against.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The Oslo Opera House is the home of the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, and the national opera theatre of Norway. The opera house was built after long national debates. A design competition was held, and from 350 entries, the judges selected the design of the Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta. Construction began in 2003 and was completed in 2007, ahead of schedule and $52 million under budget of $760 million. The grand opening on April 12, 2008, was attended by His Majesty King Harald of Denmark and Queen Margrethe II. The roof of the building slopes down to ground level, creating a large plaza that invites pedestrians to climb up and enjoy the panoramic view of Oslo.

National Liberal Club - Lady Violet Room

In the Movie

Scene where Kat can't believe what she sees when the Protagonist shows her a Goya drawing.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The National Liberal Club is a private club in London open to men and women. It was founded by William Ewart Gladstone in 1882 to provide facilities for members of the Liberal Party. The club was designed by the architect Alfred Waterhouse. He is best known for the design of the Natural History Museum in London. The National Liberal Club has an elegant style. Waterhouse included Italianate and French Renaissance elements in his design. The room in which Tenet was filmed was named in honor of Lady Violet Bonham Carter and celebrates the achievements of liberal women. Violet Bonham Carter (1887-1969) was a British politician and journalist. She was the grandmother of actress Helena Bonham Carter.