We discovered the atypical Secret Famous Places project on Instagram and we can't wait to share it with you… Wandering around the world was not enough to Judith and Robin, movie lovers and discoveries. They now crisscross the world, in their free time, in search of the precise locations of the shooting of legendary films. This original occupation takes much longer than it seems and discovering behind the scenes is sure to impress you.
In Scotland for a scene from James Bond (Skyfall)
Focus on this duo of travelers, like no other
This young, sparkling and unique German couple decided to associate, a few years ago, the trip with one of their passion which is cinema. This very personal way of creating their memories does not happen without a significant personal investment. This requires, effectively and contrary to what we might think, creativity, rigor, but also very often perseverance.
The couple reproduce a scene from Game of Thrones in Spain
A bigger challenge than it seems
The challenges taken on by Secret Famous Places are quite successful! The result of what appear to be simple photos in found settings is also rather challenging. and pleases their community which demands more. We must admit that we, too, enjoyed ourselves by getting to know the behind the scenes of the project thanks to their Instagram account. We did not let go of the Secret Famous Places Youtube channel as we were so impatient to accompany them in their adventures. These extraordinary mops manage to share the emotion and the frenzy of the moment with us!
A scene from Forest Gump in the middle of Monument Valley
A few behind-the-scenes anecdotes
Let's take a look at the much-appreciated reproduction of a scene from “The Hunger Games” in the Berlin metro. The realized, close to perfection, does not let suspect the titanic work produced by the founders of Secret Famous Places upstream. Yes finding the filming location is not always easy, as we can see in the behind-the-scenes video shared on their networks, adapting to local conditions is sometimes even less so. What about this Berlin metro which smelled of urine and which seemed far from the romantic place seen in the film?
In the Berlin Underground: The Hunger Games
Often, the places no longer look like the original ones, the weather can also be capricious and the context more complicated than expected. Their capacity to adapt and to let go remains their only resource. Do you only suspect the numbness of the limbs when you have to hold a precise uncomfortable pose for long periods of time?
Los Angeles: La La Land
And what about risk taking? They will stop at nothing or almost to succeed in the shot they have prepared for so long. Intriguing moreover to see Robin, in the middle of sumptuous Icelandic landscapes, on his skateboard, ready to reproduce whatever it costs, the sporting stunt of Ben Stiller in "The dreamed life of Walter Mitty".
Iceland, with “The Dream Life of Walter Mitty”
Constant attention to detail and a vivid imagination
To all these elements and these particular difficulties are added a search for perfection in the shooting and the desire to design costumes and accessories almost identical. This step calls for their creativity and foolproof inventiveness. Fortunately, they can count on their network to provide them with the essentials for reproducing the chosen scenes. Secret Famous Places, they are also DIY aces who will undoubtedly amaze you with their ingenuity.
In Spain for Game of Thrones in Spain
Judith and Robin have the gift of taking us into their particular universe and of integrating us so well that we vibrate with emotion with them and share these moments as if we were there. Fun, thrills and giggles guaranteed!
A thrilling journey to retrace key cinematographic moments
In addition to this colorful sharing, they allow us to get away from it all and enjoy places that are simply sensational. Discover through their adventures, for example, the Outlander Devil's Pupit in Scotland. This magical and silent place, dotted with reddish stones and sand, with a wooded outline is breathtaking.
Devil's Pulpit in Scotland for the Outlander series
The New Zealand landscapes, traversed, among others, to find some filming spots of the exceptional saga of "Lord of the Rings" are not left out and leave you speechless. The Thai panoramas and many others also allowed them, during their escapade, to take a series of exceptional shots in improbable places.
In New Zealand for the Lord of the Rings
It remains to deal with the question that burns your lips: " But why ? ".
To this explosive pair to respond with ease: " For pleasure ! ".
Want to follow the journeys of these creative spouses and escape by proxy? Immerse yourself in scenes from your favorite movies and travel the world in another way. Take a look behind the scenes and final snaps on the Secret Famous Places Instagram account or subscribe to their Youtube channel!
