Arka Mukhopadhyay
Created by Ange Basterga and Nicolas Lopez, ‘Dealer’ (or ‘Caid’) is a thriller drama miniseries full of adrenaline. The series follows Tony, a beguiling but erratic drug dealer and gang leader with aspirations in the music industry. Seen through the camera of music video director Franck, the audience gets glimpses into the hidden world of drug dealing that is fraught with perils. In no time, Franck finds himself in the middle of a bloody gang war.
Stylized with a found footage technique that has been used to perfection by films such as ‘Cloverfield,’ this exhilarating thriller will keep you glued to your chair. With an atmosphere that leads one to the underworld of crime and violence, the series articulately depicts the gritty reality of a suburban city. In case you seek to know more about the filming locations of ‘Dealer,’ we hope to shed light on your query.
Dealer Filming Locations
‘Dealer’ is filmed in France, specifically in Marseilles. Filming seemingly commenced in March 2020, and the post-production for the series was completed by November 2020. The government of France also helps international productions with reasonable funding and other benefits. Let us now take you to the specific filming locations of ‘Dealer.’
Marseilles, France
The miniseries was shot almost exclusively in the French port city of Marseilles. Marseilles is a notorious city that has been touted as one of the most dangerous cities in Europe, and while the crime problem of Marseilles is evidently spiraling out of control, more and more directors are becoming tempted to portray the visceral underworld of the city. After all, Marseilles provides a range of urban locations from gloomy and run-down areas to sophisticated gated communities, making it one of the most desirable locations for filming in Europe. Hence, it comes as no surprise that the beaches of Port de Bouc are often featured in the film.
From what we’ve been able to gather, the vicinity of La Castellane appears to be one of the principal filming locations in the city that the directors chose for the setting of the narrative. Additional filming locations include Martigues Quartier De L’ile, an island district that consists of various storefronts and restaurants.
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Evidently, the venues chosen for filming help the narrative unfurl in a more dramatic and realistic manner. The contrast of the hustle and bustle of the busy French city with the criminal milieu of the characters leaves a poignant impression. After all, there is no denying that for this genre, the filming locations themselves stand in as silent characters that move the narrative ahead.
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