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Evita (1996)
Where Evita says it takes place, and where it was really shot.
The Casa Rosada balcony is real, but the funeral that opens the film was staged in Budapest.
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Scenes and places
Eva Perón's state funeral
A film is interrupted by news that Eva Perón, Argentina's First Lady, has died at 33. The nation mourns, and Ché watches the spectacle and vows to show how she did 'nothing for years'.
Set in Buenos Aires, July 1952 — The city mourns Eva Perón in a funeral worthy of a head of state.
Argentina's capital, where Eva Perón's body lay in public mourning in July 1952.
Filmed at St. Stephen's Basilica, Budapest — Exterior scenes of the funeral were filmed outside the basilica in Budapest; the production recreated the funeral over two days with 4,000 extras. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The funeral Eva was carried out of
Eva, a child, is blocked from her father's funeral because her mother's family is his illegitimate one. She runs to his coffin and is physically carried out of the church.
Set in Chivilcoy — The church where Eva's father is buried, remembered in flashback. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A provincial town in Buenos Aires Province, a few hours' drive west of the capital.
Filmed at Chivilcoy, Argentina — Filmed in the town where the funeral is set; the building is not named in the cited text. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Fifteen, in Junín
At fifteen, Eva lives in Junín and threatens to expose her liaison with tango singer Agustín Magaldi unless he takes her to Buenos Aires. It is her first escape from the provinces.
Set in Junín — The provincial town where Eva is raised. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A railway town in Buenos Aires Province.
Filmed at Junín, Argentina — Filmed in the town where Eva was raised; a station near the town centre is the pictured landmark. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Eva alone in the city
Magaldi abandons Eva in Buenos Aires. She moves through increasingly influential men and becomes a model, actress and radio personality.
Set in Buenos Aires, 1930s-40s — Magaldi abandons Eva in the city; she becomes a model, actress and radio personality.
Argentina's capital, setting for most of the story.
The balcony of the Casa Rosada
Perón wins the presidency and marries Eva, who promises the new government will serve the descamisados. She speaks to the crowd from the presidential balcony.
Set in Casa Rosada, Buenos Aires — The presidential palace on Plaza de Mayo, where Eva addresses the crowd. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The pink presidential palace on Plaza de Mayo.
Filmed at Casa Rosada, Buenos Aires — Filmed at the real palace on 9 March 1996, with 4,000 extras over two days. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The Rainbow Tour of Europe
Eva tours Europe: Spain adores her, Italy throws things at her, and Pope Pius XII gives her a meagre rosary. Signs of her failing health begin to show.
Set in Europe (Spain, Italy, Rome) — Eva's European tour, including a meeting with Pope Pius XII.
A multi-country tour rather than a single place.
The candlelit vigil
A large crowd gathers around the Unzué Palace in a candlelight vigil, praying for Eva's recovery.
Set in Unzué Palace, Buenos Aires — A large crowd keeps a candlelit vigil outside the Unzué Palace.
The presidential residence where Eva spent her last months.
Filmed at Shepperton Studios, England — Interiors (homes, sickroom, other indoor scenes) Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Los Toldos, Argentina — Eva's childhood town Google Maps · Apple Maps
Characters
- Eva Perón — A provincial girl who rises to become Argentina's First Lady.
- Ché — A member of the public who narrates and questions Eva's rise.