Filming
Filming: Vianne's shop in Flavigny-sur-OzerainFilming took place between May and August 2000 in the medieval village of Flavigny-sur-Ozerain in the region of Burgundy and on the Rue De L'ancienne Poste in Beynac-et-Cazenac in Dordogne. The river scenes were filmed at Fonthill Lake at Fonthill Bishop in Wiltshire and interior scenes at Shepperton Studios, England.[2]
The film is dedicated to the memory of renowned cameraman Mike Roberts, who died in his sleep of natural causes during filming in England.[3]
Music
Music written by Rachel Portman, except where noted.[4]
- "Minor Swing" (Django Reinhardt/Stéphane Grappelli) – 2:13
- "Main Titles" – 3:07
- "The Story of Grandmere" – 4:08
- "Vianne Sets Up Shop" – 1:57
- "Three Women" – 1:01
- "Vianne Confronts the Comte" – 1:21
- "Other Possibilities" – 1:34
- "Guillaume's Confession" – 1:29
- "Passage of Time" – 2:32
- "Boycott Immorality" – 4:38
- "Party Preparations" – 1:28
- "Chocolate Sauce" – 0:48
- "Fire" – 2:37
- "Vianne Gazes at the River" – 1:06
- "Mayan Bowl Breaks" – 2:14
- "Taste of Chocolate" – 3:08
- "Ashes to the Wind / Roux Returns" – 2:18
- "Caravan" (Duke Ellington/Juan Tizol)– 3:43
Additionally: Erik Satie’s Gnossienne is heard in the scene where Viane tells the story of her parents’ meeting.