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Where was An Education filmed?

2009 film, directed by Lone Scherfig.

  • Paris

The story is set in London, about 213 miles (344 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
London
Filmed in
Paris
Distance
About 213 miles (344 km) between London and the nearest filming location.

About An Education

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Released
2009
Director
Lone Scherfig
Cast
Carey MulliganPeter SarsgaardEmma ThompsonDominic CooperOlivia WilliamsAlfred MolinaRosamund PikeSally HawkinsMatthew BeardCara Seymour
Genre
Coming-of-ageDrama
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films; Sundance Film Festival - Audience Award – Best Foreign Feature Film

The story

In 1961 London, Jenny Mellor is a bright and attractive 16-year-old schoolgirl who aspires to attend the University of Oxford.

The following week, David has flowers delivered to Jenny's house, wishing her luck at her youth orchestra's concert.

Finding she is also interested in art, they invite Jenny to an art auction.

Famous lines from An Education

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • I'm sorry?Headmistress
  • Legally yes, but..David
  • You seem to be old and wise.Miss Stubbs
  • I feel old. But not very wise.Jenny
  • When were you going to tell me?Jenny

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