Filming Locations Guide: Where was Red Sparrow filmed?
Posted by Ra Moon
Released in 2018, Red Sparrow was filmed in Budapest and Hungary, but also Bratislava, Vienna and London appear in the movie.
The Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence developed a funny accent to get into the skin of Dominika Egorova, playing a lethal and attractive former Bolshoi theater ballerina.
The Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence developed a funny accent to get into the skin of Dominika Egorova, playing a lethal and attractive former Bolshoi theater ballerina.
Dominika is forced to become a seductive and glamorous spy, working for the Russian secret service.
The CIA secret agent is played by The Great Gatsby actor Joel Edgerton. Oscar winner Jeremy Irons has a prominent role as General Vladimir.
Here are some of the most relevant spoiler-free filming locations for this thriller, based on the 2013 book by Jason Matthews.
Red Sparrow Locations
Budapest doubled for Moscow and several locations set in Russia for the film.
The opening sequence was filmed at the magnificent Hungarian State Opera House in Budapest.
(You can open all the locations on Google Maps by clicking on the links below in the captions ↴)
Image courtesy of 20th Century Fox - Map
Image courtesy of 20th Century Fox - Map
At the beginning of the movie, Dominika walks through Budapest's Heroes Square, although many buildings have been added or changed using CGI effects.
Image courtesy of 20th Century Fox and Egresij - Map
The Boscolo Budapest Hotel served as a luxurious and dazzling backdrop for a key scene.
Image courtesy of 20th Century Fox and Simon Q - Map
The encounter with the Russian gangster Dimitry was filmed on location at The New York Café, also part of the vintage Boscolo complex.
Image courtesy of 20th Century Fox and Mispahn
Some more filming took place at the legendary Danubius Hotel Gellért.
Image courtesy of 20th Century Fox and Jorge Franganillo
The scene in the American embassy was shot at the stained glass mosaic hall from Semmelweis University tower, built in 1976 (Nagyvarad Ter, Budapest).
Image courtesy of 20th Century Fox and Google Maps
Dominika meets Maxim at the real striptease bar HalloBár Budapest.
Image courtesy of 20th Century Fox and Google Maps
The secret intelligence service Sparrow academy 'State School 4' was set at the 19th-century Festetics Palace in Dég.
Image courtesy of 20th Century Fox and Egresij - Map
Some interiors were shot in the Festetics Palace located in the city of Keszthely, west of Lake Balaton.
This is the same location where was filmed the Little Palace of Shadow and Bone, the 2021 Netflix fantasy series.
Image courtesy of 20th Century Fox and Balla Béla - Map
The Fabó Éva Swimming Pool is located in the industrial city of Dunaújváros.
Image courtesy of 20th Century Fox and Illustrated JC - Map
The inverted pyramid of the Slovak Radio Building in Bratislava was used as exteriors for the Russian offices in Budapest.
Image courtesy of 20th Century Fox and Miroslav Petrasko - Map
There is a short scene taking place in Michaelerplatz, one of the most elegant squares in Vienna.
Image courtesy of 20th Century Fox and Jacob Surland - Map
The crew was also filming in London, at Corinthia Hotel in Westminster, and in Heathrow Airport Terminal 2.
Images courtesy of 20th Century Fox
Can you help to improve this article about the filming locations of Red Sparrow? To complete and correct this report, any feedback, info, or images that you may have are more than welcome, thank you!
NOTICE: If you’re using this information on your website, please credit and link to this page as a source.
*****
NOTICE: If you’re using this information on your website, please credit and link to this page as a source.
*****
Ra Moon
Atlas of Wonders is looking for wonderful Filming Locations all around the world. We are constantly updating and improving our posts with new details and images. Follow us here:
This movie was fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Last picture was from the Semmelweiss University building located at Nagyvarad Ter,Budapest
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for your help, updated!
Deleteit was also shooted in Bratislava in Istropolis. It was outdoor in front of the building of Istropolis. https://sk.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dom_odborov_Istropolis
ReplyDeleteWhen the American spy runs away from the police at the beginning, I think he runs past the Soviet war memorial in Treptower Park, Berlin.
ReplyDeleteI really wanted to know where is that room from that hotel that has the green stone bathroom. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your help, updated!
ReplyDeleteAll comments are reviewed prior to publication