‘Aftersun’ is a drama film directed by Charlotte Wells that revolves around a father, Calum, and her daughter, Sophie, who cling to memories of their time together at a holiday resort several years ago. While Sophie deals with her teenage years, Calum struggles to deal with life and responsibilities outside of fatherhood. Fast forward twenty years after the holiday, Sophie cherishes the memories of their last holiday together as a warm representation of their relationship.
With impressive performances from a group of talented actors and actresses, including Paul Mescal, Celia Rowlson-Hall, Brooklyn Toulson, Frankie Coria, and Sally Messham, the film takes you on a nostalgic journey by portraying an emotional father-daughter relationship.
The picturesque location of the resort where Sophie and Calum are vacationing is likely to catch your eye and make you think about the actual shooting locations of ‘Aftersun’.
Where Was Aftersun Movie Filmed?
“Aftersun” was shot entirely in Turkey, where most of the story takes place. Principal photography for the drama film is said to have started around June 2021 and ended in August of that year.
Now let’s delve into Sophie and Calum’s precious memories and go over all the specific locations that appear in the Aftersun film.
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All key sequences for “Aftersun” were reportedly shot in Turkey, a transcontinental country in West Asia. As it turns out, the film crew either set up camp on location in one of the country’s real-life resorts or using the facilities of one of the movie studios in Turkey.
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Additionally, when it came to the exterior shots, they seemed to travel to multiple locations around the country to shoot various sequences against suitable backdrops.
Located mostly on the Anatolian Peninsula with a small part on the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe, Turkey is considered a regional power and a newly industrialized country.
Many industries contribute to a country’s economy and tourism is one of the important ones.
There are many tourist attractions in Turkey such as the Hagia Sophia Mosque, Topkapi Palace Museum, Ephesus, Pamukkale, and Mount Nemrut.
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Thanks to the vast and diverse landscape that Turkey is proud of, the country is visited not only by tourists but also by filmmakers for the purpose of filming. In fact, the country has hosted the production of a number of movies and TV series over the years. Notables include Downsizing, The World Is Not Enough, Man on Break, Murder on the Orient Express, and You’re Knocking on My Door.
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