'Young Woman and the Sea': Inside iconic filming locations of Walt Disney Pictures' biographical movie

'Young Woman and the Sea' is based on a 2009 book of the same name by Glenn Stout
PUBLISHED MAY 29, 2024
'Young Woman and the Sea' tells the true story of a woman who crossed the English Channel (@disneyenterprises)
'Young Woman and the Sea' tells the true story of a woman who crossed the English Channel (@disneyenterprises)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: 'Young Woman and the Sea' is releasing in theatres on May 31, 2024. The movie follows the incredible true story of  Gertrude Ederle aka Trudy Ederle (Daisy Ridley) who was an Olympic gold medalist and became the first woman ever to cross the English Channel.

The film is directed by Joachim Rønning and is based on a 2009 book of the same name by Glenn Stout. It stars Daisy Ridley, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Stephen Graham, Kim Bodnia, and Christopher Eccleston in important roles. 

The film's story spans North America and Europe as it tells the story of an American girl crossing the English Channel. The makers have shot in some of the iconic cities on both continents. 

Here is a detailed look at the filming locations of 'Young Woman and the Sea'.

Kavarna, Bulgaria

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Kavarna is a Black Sea coastal town on the north-eastern border of Bulgaria. It lies in the Dobruja region and shares its border with Romania. The town is rich in its cultural history which dates back to 5th Century AD. 

Since the early 2000s, the town has gained a reputation for being famous for its rock and roll culture with popular bands from across the world in the Kavarna Rock Fest. In 2005, the popular band Deep Purple performed in the town. 

The Dobruja and the Sea Display, Town Museum, and Ethnographic Museum are the popular tourist attractions in the town. 

Paris, France

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A portion of the film is shot in Paris, France. The city is known for being one of the most sought-after filming locations in the world with the iconic Eiffel Tower adding to their frames in the background. 

The city is full of history and architecture and its modern infrastructure and picturesque cafes add to its beauty and also provide the perfect locations for filmmaking. The city has a great culture of films and art and is very friendly to everyone who wants to shoot in Paris. 

Some of the most iconic films shot in the city include 'Inception', 'Inglourious Basterds', and 'Napolean', among others. 

New York City, USA

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A still from the movie 'Young Woman and the Sea' (@disneyenterprises)

New York City boasts of a great film infrastructure which has plenty of iconic exterior locations like the Empire State Building and Times Square, among others and it also has many film studios for indoor shoots equipped with modern equipment. 

The story of 'Young Woman and the Sea' is about a young girl born in New York in 1905. The makers have recreated New York City to suit the early 20th Century. 

Films like 'Gangs of New York', 'King Kong', and 'Inside Llewyn Davis' have used New York City extensively as a filming location. 

How to watch 'Young Woman and the Sea'?

'Young Woman and the Sea' will have a limited theatrical release on May 31, 2024. Follow this space as we will bring you all the streaming details of the film as and when they are announced. 

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'Young Woman and the Sea' releases on May 31, 2024.

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