Der 8. Kontinent Filming Locations
Where was Der 8. Kontinent filmed? Der 8. Kontinent was filmed in 10 locations across Italy, Brazil, United States, Hong Kong, Australia, South Africa, Norway and Germany in the following places:
Der 8. Kontinent Filming Locations
Reggio Emilia is a city in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta has fragments of a Roman floor mosaic, plus decorations by contemporary artists. A carved wooden choir stall sits inside the San Prospero Basilica, which has a 17th-century facade. The Civic Museums of Reggio Emilia cover natural history and the decorative arts through exhibits at 5 sites, including the Palazzo dei Musei.
Rome is the capital city of Italy. It is also the capital of the Lazio region, the centre of the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, and a special comune named Comune di Roma Capitale.
Rio de Janeiro is a huge seaside city in Brazil, famed for its Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, 38m Christ the Redeemer statue atop Mount Corcovado and for Sugarloaf Mountain, a granite peak with cable cars to its summit. The city is also known for its sprawling favelas (shanty towns). Its raucous Carnaval festival, featuring parade floats, flamboyant costumes and samba dancers, is considered the world’s largest.
New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At its core is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that’s among the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers. Its iconic sites include skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and sprawling Central Park. Broadway theater is staged in neon-lit Times Square.
Hong Kong is a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China. With 7.4 million residents of various nationalities in a 1,104-square-kilometre territory, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated territories in the world.
The Gold Coast is a metropolitan region south of Brisbane on Australia’s east coast. It's famed for its long sandy beaches, surfing spots and elaborate system of inland canals and waterways. It’s also home to theme parks such as Dreamworld, Sea World and Wet’n’Wild. Inland, hiking trails crisscross Lamington National Park’s mountain ridges and valleys, home to rare birds and rainforest.
Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the imposing Table Mountain. Slowly rotating cable cars climb to the mountain’s flat top, from which there are sweeping views of the city, the busy harbor and boats heading for Robben Island, the notorious prison that once held Nelson Mandela, which is now a living museum.
Bergen is a city on Norway’s southwestern coast. It's surrounded by mountains and fjords, including Sognefjord, the country’s longest and deepest. Bryggen features colorful wooden houses on the old wharf, once a center of the Hanseatic League's trading empire. The Fløibanen Funicular goes up Fløyen Mountain for panoramic views and hiking trails. The Edvard Grieg House is where the renowned composer once lived.
Trondheim is a city on the Trondheim Fjord, in central Norway. Dating back to the 11th century, Gothic Nidaros Cathedral features an ornate rose window and a detailed west facade. Nearby, the Archbishop’s Palace Museum houses archaeological findings and sculptures, including gargoyles, removed from the cathedral. Ringve Museum is a music museum in a former manor house and barn.
Karlsruhe is a city in southwestern Germany. Housed in a former weapons factory, the vast ZKM Center for Art and Media includes video, audio and interactive installations. In the city center, the tower of the 18th-century Karlsruhe Palace offers views of Karlsruhe's fan-shaped layout. The palace houses the Baden State Museum, with exhibits spanning prehistory to the present.
Der 8. Kontinent (2015)
Lena is a student who shortly after her mother's death discovers her letters dedicated to Lena. She decides to make her mother's dream come true by setting out on a 5 week around the world trip - a journey that will change her life forever.