Naman Shrestha
Based on Saskia Noort’s 2018 eponymous novel, Netflix’s ‘Stromboli’ is a Dutch drama movie directed by Michiel van Erp. It follows a recently divorced woman named Sara who finds herself in a difficult situation after getting out of her marriage and has a fight with her daughter. To temporarily break free from all her life’s troubles, she books herself a self-help retreat on an idyllic volcanic island. However, when the guru and the group of suffering individuals indulge in role-playing and exercises, Sara’s vacation turns into something she never imagined.
The dramatic narrative is complemented by the brilliant onscreen performances from a talented cast comprising Elise Schaap, Tim McInnerny, Christian Hillborg, and Pieter Embrechts, all of whom enhance the narrative’s quality even further. Moreover, the scenic location of the volcanic island against the backdrop of the open waters is enough to have one wondering where ‘Stromboli’ was filmed. If you are one such curious soul, you might be interested in what we have to share!
Stromboli Filming Locations
‘Stromboli’ was filmed in Italy and the Netherlands, particularly in Stromboli and North Holland. The principal photography for the drama movie commenced in early November 2021 and wrapped up by the end of the same month. However, the production team seemingly returned to record a few additional portions in January 2022. Now, without wasting time, let’s follow Sara on her quick getaway and get a detailed account of all the specific sites that feature in the Netflix movie!
Stromboli, Italy
Given that the story is mainly set in Stromboli, an island located off Sicily’s north coast, the filming unit chose to shoot most of ‘Stromboli’ on the same picturesque island to provide a more immersive experience to the viewers and to keep things as authentic as possible.
Situated in the Tyrrhenian Sea, the island is also home to one of the four active volcanoes in Italy, Mount Stromboli, which is mentioned several times throughout the movie. It is known to have erupted many times in the past and is deemed active constantly with minor eruptions. Since the eruptions are visible from various points on Stromboli and the surrounding sea, it is also known as the Lighthouse of the Mediterranean.
North Holland, The Netherlands
Additional portions of ‘Stromboli’ were seemingly taped in North Holland, a province in the northwestern part of the Netherlands. In January 2022, the cast and crew members were spotted recording a few scenes in the village and seaside resort of Bergen aan Zee on the North Sea coast within the province. Situated between the North Sea, the Wadden Sea, the IJsselmeer, and the Markermeer, North Holland comprises a significant portion of polder land situated below sea level.
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