The glamour of Monaco in the movies : Filming in the 1980s

In the 1980s, Monaco shone brightly in the spotlight of cinematic glamour. This jewel of the Côte d'Azur, already renowned for its luxury and elegance, became a veritable sanctuary for the stars of international cinema. A time when every street corner could be the setting for a film, and when the magic of the seventh art blended perfectly with the sumptuous décor of this Mediterranean paradise. The Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer has been the setting for international films and French TV series, offering an atmosphere of elegance and decadence. 

Marcello Mastroianni and Senta Berger in front of  the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo

In Le due vite di Mattia Pascal, an Italian drama film by director Mario Monicelli that was presented at the Cannes Film Festival in 1985, tells the incredible life story of Mathias Pascal, the son of Italian farmers, who leaves home to try his luck in French casinos. In the title role, the dashing Marcello Mastroianni, pictured in front of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo with actress Senta Berger.

Explore the seventh art of past decades in the Principality of Monaco and immerse yourself in the captivating world of cinema history:

• The glamorous setting of 1950s Monaco
• Cinematic art in Monaco in the 1960s
• The glamour of Monaco in the movies of the 1970s