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Moulin Rouge! (2001)

Where Moulin Rouge! says it takes place, and where it was really shot.

Set in Paris, but not one frame was shot there: the whole film was built on sound stages in Sydney

Scenes and places

Christian arrives in Montmartre

Christian, a young writer, comes to Montmartre to live among the Bohemians. He has never been in love, and his arrival sets the whole story in motion.

Set in Montmartre, Paris — Christian arrives in the Montmartre district of Paris in 1899 to join the Bohemian movement. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Fox Studios Australia sound stages, Sydney — The whole film was shot on sound stages here; which stage held which scene is not documented. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Toulouse-Lautrec's troupe and the unfinished play

Christian meets Toulouse-Lautrec and his troupe, who need someone to finish their play. He helps them complete it, and they decide to take him to the Moulin Rouge.

Set in Christian's rooms, Montmartre (exact address not given) — Toulouse-Lautrec and his troupe are writing a play called Spectacular Spectacular. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Fox Studios Australia sound stages, Sydney — The whole film was shot on sound stages here; which stage held which scene is not documented. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The Moulin Rouge and a case of mistaken identity

Christian hopes his poetry will win over Satine, the club's star. She mistakes him for the wealthy Duke and tries to seduce him by dancing with him.

Set in Moulin Rouge, Paris — The Moulin Rouge is a nightclub run by Harold Zidler, where Christian hopes to impress its star performer Satine. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Fox Studios Australia sound stages, Sydney — The whole film was shot on sound stages here; which stage held which scene is not documented. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Satine's chamber

In the chamber Christian reveals he is no duke. When the real Duke bursts in, Satine claims they were rehearsing, and the group improvises a story to cover for them.

Set in Satine's chamber, Moulin Rouge — Satine takes Christian to her chamber to talk privately, where he admits who he really is. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Fox Studios Australia sound stages, Sydney — The whole film was shot on sound stages here; which stage held which scene is not documented. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Rebuilding the club into a theater

As the club is rebuilt, Christian and Satine grow closer while writing the show together. The Duke grows frustrated at how much time she spends with the writer.

Set in Moulin Rouge under construction, Paris — The club is being converted into a theater for Spectacular Spectacular. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Fox Studios Australia sound stages, Sydney — The whole film was shot on sound stages here; which stage held which scene is not documented. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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The final rehearsal

A dancer hints to the Duke that the play is about him, Christian and Satine. Enraged, the Duke demands that the story end with the courtesan marrying the maharaja.

Set in Stage of the Moulin Rouge, Paris — The company holds its final rehearsal before opening night. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Fox Studios Australia sound stages, Sydney — The whole film was shot on sound stages here; which stage held which scene is not documented. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Satine's dressing room

Satine is packing to leave when Zidler confronts her. He pressures her to cut Christian off for his own safety.

Set in Satine's dressing room, Moulin Rouge — Zidler finds Satine in her dressing room packing. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Fox Studios Australia sound stages, Sydney — The whole film was shot on sound stages here; which stage held which scene is not documented. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Opening night on the Moulin Rouge stage

Christian walks off the stage mid-show, and Toulouse-Lautrec calls down from the rafters. Satine sings the secret song and the performance carries on.

Set in Stage and rafters of the Moulin Rouge, Paris — On opening night the show runs on the Moulin Rouge stage, with Toulouse-Lautrec calling out from the rafters. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Fox Studios Australia sound stages, Sydney — The whole film was shot on sound stages here; which stage held which scene is not documented. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Characters

• Christian — A young English writer who comes to Montmartre to join the Bohemians.
• Satine — The star performer and courtesan of the Moulin Rouge.
• Toulouse-Lautrec — The leader of the Bohemian troupe writing Spectacular Spectacular.
• The Duke of Monroth — A wealthy, powerful patron whose money would turn the club into a theater.

Questions answered on the map

• The film is set in Paris. Where was it really shot?