Star Wars (1977)
- Documented locations
- 18
- Year
- 1977
- Directed by
- George LUCAS
- Cities
- Flores, Matmata, Nefta, Yuma, Bedford, Shepperton, Borehamwood, Ajim
Tunisia
Desert gorge near Tozeur, Tunisia, nicknamed "Star Wars Canyon" for the many scenes from the saga that were filmed there.
The scene : 12 minThe desert expanse of Jundland (Jundland Wastes): R2-D2 is captured there by the Jawas and Luke is attacked by the Sand People before being rescued by Obi-Wan.
Matmata, Tunisia
Troglodyte hotel of Matmata, in southern Tunisia, whose underground courtyards served as the set for the interior of the Lars' farm; it still operates as a hotel and welcomes visitors coming to see the décor.
The scene : 16 minThe interior of the Lars' farm, where Luke Skywalker lives with his uncle Owen and aunt Beru: the troglodyte courtyard and the hollowed-out rooms where the family dinner takes place.
Nefta, Tunisia
Great dried salt lake in southern Tunisia, near Nefta; the outer dome of the Lars farm remains planted there and was restored by fans in 2012.
The scene : 16 minThe exterior of the Lars' farm on Tatooine: the white dome from which Luke emerges to gaze at the double sunset.
Ajim, Tunisia
Small port of the island of Djerba, in southeastern Tunisia, whose white architecture served as the setting for the city of Mos Eisley.
The scene : 42 minThe Mos Eisley spaceport: Luke and Obi-Wan are looking for a pilot and discover the cantina, whose exterior is an old ruined bakery from the village; the whitewashed alleys serve as the street scenes.
Flores, Guatemala
Mayan city in ruins in the heart of the Petén jungle, in northern Guatemala, one of the largest archaeological sites in Central America.
The scene : 1 hr 34 minThe forest moon of Yavin 4, where the rebel base is hidden: the Mayan pyramids emerging from the jungle serve as the backdrop for the arrival of the Millennium Falcon and for the wide shots before the assault on the Death Star.
United States
Death Valley National Park, in California, is one of the hottest and driest places in North America.
The scene : The desert landscapes of Tatooine: R2-D2 and C-3PO, separated after their landing, wander through the canyons and dunes just before being captured.
Yuma, United States
City in the southwestern Arizona, bordered by the sand dunes of the Sonoran Desert, often used to depict desert landscapes.
The scene : Tatooine scenes added in the 1997 Special Edition: the dunes around Yuma serve as an expanded backdrop for the outskirts of Mos Eisley.
Bedford, United Kingdom
Immense airship hangars of Cardington, in Bedfordshire, built in the 1920s for British aircraft; their gigantic volume allowed for the installation of the rebel hangar set. This is a military airbase of the Royal Air Force.
The scene : The interior of the rebel base hangar on Yavin 4: the X-wing and Y-wing fighters are lined up before takeoff for the final assault.
Shepperton, United Kingdom
Filming plateau (soundstage) of the Shepperton Studios complex, in Surrey.
The scene : The interior of the Rebel base on Yavin 4: the control room where the rebels monitor the attack on the Death Star and the final medal ceremony.
Borehamwood, United Kingdom
The scene : The conference room of the Death Star, where Imperial officers and Darth Vader discuss the power of the station.
Borehamwood, United Kingdom
The scene : The corridors of the Death Star: passages, airlocks, the trash compactor, and the long corridor above the central shaft.
Borehamwood, United Kingdom
The scene : The hangar 94 of Mos Eisley where the Millennium Falcon awaits, docking bay 327 of the Death Star, the main hangar of Yavin, and the interiors of the X-wing, Y-wing, and TIE fighters.
Borehamwood, United Kingdom
The scene : The control room and detention block of the Death Star, with the row of cells from which Luke, Han, and Chewbacca free Princess Leia.
Borehamwood, United Kingdom
Grand plateau d'Elstree built for Star Wars and nicknamed "Star Wars Stage", now demolished.
The scene : The Cantina of Chalmun in Mos Eisley, the notorious bar where Luke and Obi-Wan meet Han Solo and Chewbacca amidst a crowd of extraterrestrials.
Borehamwood, United Kingdom
The scene : The kitchen of the Lars' farm, the interior of Ben Kenobi's hermitage, the Anchorhead station, and shots of the final duel between Obi-Wan and Darth Vader.
Borehamwood, United Kingdom
Filming plateau (soundstage) of Elstree Studios, in Borehamwood.
The scene : The alleys of Mos Eisley and its landspeeder park, as well as the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon.
Borehamwood, United Kingdom
The scene : The corridors and the common room of the Millennium Falcon, where Luke trains with a lightsaber under the watchful eye of Han Solo during the journey to Alderaan.
Ajim, Tunisia
A dome-shaped building located in the suburbs of Ajim, on the island of Djerba, which has become a pilgrimage site for fans coming to see the home of Ben Kenobi.
The scene : The exterior of Obi-Wan Kenobi's hermitage, the small dome-shaped hut lost on the edge of the desert where old Ben takes in Luke after the attack by the Sand People.