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Poster of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)

Documented locations
17
Year
2005
Directed by
George LUCAS
Cities
Catane, Grindelwald, Phuket, Guilin, Nefta, Shepperton, Borehamwood, Sydney, Iver Heath
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Science Fiction
  1. Catane, Italy

    Highest active volcano in Europe (about 3,300 m), overlooking Catania, on the east coast of Sicily.

    The scene : The volcanic planet Mustafar: eruption shots were filmed by a second unit on the volcano.

  2. Grindelwald, Switzerland

    Mountain village in the Bernese Oberland, at the foot of the Eiger, in the Swiss Alps.

    The scene : The mountains of Alderaan, planet of Senator Bail Organa, captured by a second unit.

  3. Phuket, Thailand

    The largest island in Thailand, located in the Andaman Sea.

    The scene : The forest planet Kashyyyk, home of the Wookiees, filmed by a second unit.

  4. Guilin, China

    City of Guangxi, in southern China, famous for its karst peaks along the Li River.

    The scene : The landscapes of Kashyyyk, the planet of the Wookiees, filmed by a second unit.

  5. 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 : The Lars farm on Tatooine, where baby Luke is entrusted to Owen and Beru at the very end of the film.

  6. Shepperton, United Kingdom

    Filming plateau (soundstage) of the Shepperton Studios complex, in Surrey.

    The scene : The opera of the Galaxies of Coruscant and partial shots of the duel between Obi-Wan and Anakin.

  7. Shepperton, United Kingdom

    The scene : Reshoot scenes of the film were shot there.

  8. Shepperton, United Kingdom

    Filming plateau (soundstage) of the Shepperton Studios complex, located in Surrey.

    The scene : Reprises and Yoda's apartments.

  9. Borehamwood, United Kingdom

    Filming plateau (soundstage) of Elstree Studios, in Borehamwood.

    The scene : Final scenes of the film were shot there.

  10. Sydney, Australia

    The scene : The hall, the elevator and the bridge of the Federation cruiser, General Grievous' cockpit, and Utapau (control center, secret platform, and abyss).

  11. Sydney, Australia

    The scene : The elevator shaft of the Federation cruiser and Padmé's veranda.

  12. Sydney, Australia

    The scene : Palpatine's box at the Galactic Opera.

  13. Sydney, Australia

    The scene : The Jedi Temple: its entrance, the council chamber, the corridors and the alcove, as well as the holograms of Plo Koon and Ki-Adi-Mundi.

  14. Sydney, Australia

    The scene : The antechamber of Palpatine's office.

  15. Sydney, Australia

    The scene : Anakin and Obi-Wan's farewell on the landing platform of Mustafar.

  16. Sydney, Australia

    Moore Park film studio complex, opened in 1998 under the name Fox Studios Australia (renamed Disney Studios Australia in 2020).

    The scene : Most of the filming took place on set: the cockpits of Anakin and Obi-Wan's starfighters, the interior of the Federation cruiser, Padmé's veranda, Anakin and Obi-Wan's farewell on the Mustafar platform, the sets of the Jedi Temple (entrance, council chamber, corridors), and Palpatine's box at the opera.

  17. Iver Heath, United Kingdom

    Large British film studio founded in 1936 in Iver Heath, birthplace of the James Bond saga.

    The scene : Reshoot scenes for the film were filmed there.