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Where was The Duchess filmed?

2009 film, directed by Saul Dibb.

  • Bristol

The story is set in England, about 126 miles (203 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
England
Filmed in
Bristol
Distance
About 126 miles (203 km) between England and the nearest filming location.

About The Duchess

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Released
2009
Director
Saul Dibb
Cast
Keira KnightleyRalph FiennesCharlotte RamplingDominic CooperGeorgia KingJohn ShrapnelSimon McBurneyAlistair PetriePatrick Godfrey
Genre
BiographicalDramaRomance
Awards
Academy Award for Best Costume Design

The story

In 1774, the young Georgiana Spencer is contracted in marriage to William Cavendish, Duke of Devonshire, with the expectation that she produce his male heir.

When Georgiana gives birth to a girl, William is displeased.

Georgiana becomes a leading light in fashionable society.

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