“The Remains of the Day” is a 1993 film, directed by James Ivory and starring the famous Anthony Hopkins.
The film is a pleasant and nostalgic drama, whose protagonist is an elderly gentleman, Stevens, who for years worked as a butler for Lord Darlington at Darlington Hall.
Now retired, Stevens one day receives an unexpected letter: the housekeeper who worked with him at the time, Miss Kenton, has written to him to propose that he go back to working like in the old days on behalf of a new master.
The film develops according to flashbacks and memories of Stevens, as he reaches Miss Kenton, which retrace controversial years of rigorous service, often even too rigorous.
The locations of the film “The Remains of the Day”
The setting of the film “The Remains of the Day” are splendid British-style buildings, so precious and almost regal.
But let’s find out in detail which locations were used to film the scenes.
Grand Pier Weston-super-Mare
The scenes in which Miss Kenton and Stevens chat after reuniting after years were filmed at the wharf Grand Pier Weston-super-mare, a place romantic and at times dramatic given the ocean waves crashing violently on the coast.
In particular, the pier is located in North Somerset, on the Bristol Channel about 29 km south-west of Bristol.
Badminton House
Badminton House is a large, classic English country house located in Gloucestershire, England.
The building dates back to 17th centurywhen it was built to constitute the main residence of Duke of Beaufort.
Its name is connected to the sport badminton, because it was here that it was born: in fact, those who frequented the residence played a game from British India which slowly became popular.
Powderham Castle
The castle that appears in the film is Powerdam, a fortified manor in Devon dating back to ancient times 1391.
The building was erected by Sir Philip Courtenay, whose aim was to create a place that would be a meeting point for family and for the community in general.
The castle is a magnificent example of Victorian architecture, which has undergone several renovations over time. Inside are still kept the artistic treasures that the Courtenay family used to collect.
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2024-04-10 17:04:31
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