Netflix’s “Christmas Full of Grace” or “Um Natal Cheio de Graça” Directed by Pedro Antônio Paes, is a Brazilian romantic comedy that revolves around Carlinhos, who decides to surprise his girlfriend and propose before the holiday season. But when he arrives at her apartment with a bouquet in his hands and love in his heart, he catches her cheating with another woman.
He soon meets a vivacious young woman named Graça and agrees to let her pose as his girlfriend to avoid embarrassment in front of his traditional family at Christmas.
However, as they spend some time together, Carlinhos begins to fall in love with Graça, only to discover that she might be hiding something from him. With the Christmas narration and the comedic performances of actors such as Gkay, Sérgio Malheiros, and Vera Fischer,
the audience is hooked until the end. Meanwhile, the setting of Christmas in the background of Carlinhos’ family home raises questions about the actual filming locations of the Christmas Full of Grace film.
Where Was Christmas Full of Grace Movie Filmed?
The “Christmas full of grace” movie was filmed exclusively in Brazil, mainly in Rio de Janeiro. According to reports, the main photography for the romance film began in November 2021 and wrapped up in early December of the same year.
Located along the eastern coast of South America, Brazil is the largest country in South America and Latin America. Due to its vast and versatile landscape, it is a suitable filming location for various types of productions.
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All the pivotal sequences for ‘A Christmas Full of Grace’ took place in and around Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s second most populous city and the capital of the state of the same name. Specifically, the production team primarily set up camp in the Leblon district, located in the southern zone of Rio de Janeiro, to record some key scenes for the comedy film. You can also see Leblon Beach in several aerial shots.
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Rio de Janeiro is located in the western part of the national Atlantic coast belt and is known mainly for its culture, samba, Balneario beaches, natural atmosphere, carnival, and bossa nova. In addition, the city is home to many famous monuments, including the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer, the Maracanã Stadium, the Sambódromo, the Tijuca National Park, and the Museu Nacional de Belas Artes.
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Movies and TV series like ‘The City of God, ‘The Expendables, ‘The Incredible Hulk, ‘Only Fools and Horses, and ‘Lilyhammer’ feature the breathtaking locations of Rio de Janeiro.
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