One of the most-anticipated movies of 2024 on Netflix is Joy, a British biographical drama that tells the story of Louise Joy Brown, the world’s first in vitro fertilization (IVF) baby. A movie with Bill Nighy, Thomasin McKenzie, and James Norton stars in it. It was directed by Ben Taylor. The story takes place in the 1960s and 1970s and is about a dedicated nurse, a scientist with big ideas, and an innovative surgeon who work hard to make a medical discovery that will change the world.
The story is interesting on its own, but the places where it was filmed make it seem more historically accurate. Joy takes place in different parts of England to transport viewers to the important events that led to Louise’s birth.
Where Was Joy Filmed?
Joy was filmed all over England, in cities like Manchester, Cambridge, and London, as well as in the beautiful county of Suffolk. These places brought to life both the city and country scenes of England in the 1960s and 1970s.
Netflix’s ‘Joy’: A Look at Its Filming Locations: Manchester, England
Many scenes in the movie took place in and around Manchester’s famous Victorian-era buildings. The city, which is known for its industrial history, gave Joy a real urban setting that captured the gritty but lively feel of the time. To finish the look, vintage cars and carefully chosen clothes from the time period were used. Manchester is a popular place for movies like Sherlock Holmes and Ripper Street because of its historical importance and movie-star appeal.
Cambridge, England
Cambridge, a city famous for its intellectual and historical importance, was used for scenes that took place in academic settings. The beautiful King’s College Chapel and other parts of the University of Cambridge made for a striking background. The intricate Gothic architecture and stained glass windows in the chapel stood for the grandeur and hope that ran through the movie’s plot.
London, England
The movie also had something to do with London, a city full of cultural and historical sites. Key events took place on some of the city’s most beautiful streets and classical facades. Urban peace was shown in places near Hyde Park and Bloomsbury, which worked well with the movie’s historical story.
Suffolk, England
With its peaceful coastlines and cute villages, Suffolk was very different from the industrial areas. The Suffolk beach town Southwold was very important to the filming. The famous Southwold Beach and Pier show up in scenes where characters find peace and connection while working on important new projects.
The pastel-colored wooden-framed cottages in the medieval villages of Lavenham and Kersey gave the movie a timeless feel. These places helped bring the beauty of England’s countryside to life on screen, and they also helped show the story’s quieter, more reflective moments.
Joy was able to accurately show the historical journey of the world’s first IVF success by using a variety of settings. Setting scenes, whether they’re of busy cities or quiet countrysides, pull viewers into the time period and make the story more emotional.
With its strong cast and beautiful settings, Joy looks like it will be a powerful movie that honors hard work, new ideas, and the lives that are forever changed by one extraordinary birth. Fans can look forward to 2024, when it comes out.
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