‘The Champion of Auschwitz’ is a 2021 sports drama based on the life of Polish boxer Tadeusz “Teddy” Pietrzykowski. Written and directed by Maciej Barczewski, it follows Pietrzykowski as he goes from being a boxer in Poland to being a prisoner in the Auschwitz concentration camp, where he survives and makes a name for himself thanks to his boxing skills.
The gripping biopic is set during World War II and offers a stunning visual representation of the era against its backdrop. Of course, you have to be curious to know more about the places featured in the movie. In that case, here’s everything you need to know about ‘The Champion of Auschwitz’ filming locations.
Where Was The Champion of Auschwitz Movie Filmed?
“The Champion of Auschwitz” was filmed in Poland, mainly in Piaseczno, Warsaw, and Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki. Since the story takes place in a Central European country, it is no surprise that the makers decided to shoot the film there.
Principal photography on the project likely began in late October 2019 and ended sometime in January 2020. Now, let’s take a closer look at the exact filming locations of the film.
Poland
Most portions of “The Champion of Auschwitz” were filmed in and around Piaseczno, a town in Piaseczno District, and Masovian Voivodeship. It is part of the Warsaw Metropolitan Area and is located south of the capital. The production crew recreated the Auschwitz concentration camp in the city to record several important scenes.
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Piaseczno’s rich history influenced by World War II makes it an ideal setting for the film’s plot. In addition, it is known for its Gothic-Renaissance architecture, which is fully reflected in the background of the scenes.
The cast and crew filmed some sequences in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. It is a major cultural, political and economic center and a popular film and tourist destination. The city is known for its delicious food and lively nightlife, as well as the popular tourist panorama of Warsaw, Staszic Palace, Zikmund’s Column, Copernicus Monument, and Wilanów Palace. Movies like ‘Inland Empire ‘The Pianist’, and ‘The Coldest Game’ were filmed in Warsaw.
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The interior scenes of ‘The Champion’ were partly filmed in the Modlin Fortress (also known as Twierdza Modlin), located in Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki. It is one of the largest 19th-century fortresses in Poland and was built by the French between 1806 and 1812. It currently houses Polish military facilities but is open to tourists. The camera crew was shooting sequences in other parts of the city as well.
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