Cinematic Odesa
Historically, Odesa is known as the city where cinema was born. It is home to one of the oldest film studios—Odesa Film Studio, which celebrated its 105th anniversary in 2024.
Every year, dozens of films of various genres and formats are shot in Odesa, many of which have rightfully become part of the world's cinematic heritage. The city's cinematic fame extends far beyond Ukraine. Unique natural locations, architecture, a well-developed infrastructure for hosting and servicing guests, as well as the multiculturalism and tolerance of local residents, make Odesa a comfortable year-round filming location chosen by both Ukrainian and international directors and producers.
A large number of city events and activities are aimed at supporting, developing, and promoting the art of cinema. Among the most notable is the annual Odesa International Film Festival. In addition, the city supports the organization of modern film-related events.
Since 2019, with the support of the Odesa City Council, the Franco-Ukrainian Young Film Festival "MIST" has been held annually. The festival introduces audiences to the works of talented young Ukrainian and French filmmakers and helps discover new names in cinema.
Every year, dozens of films of various genres and formats are shot in Odesa, many of which have rightfully become part of the world's cinematic heritage. The city's cinematic fame extends far beyond Ukraine. Unique natural locations, architecture, a well-developed infrastructure for hosting and servicing guests, as well as the multiculturalism and tolerance of local residents, make Odesa a comfortable year-round filming location chosen by both Ukrainian and international directors and producers.
A large number of city events and activities are aimed at supporting, developing, and promoting the art of cinema. Among the most notable is the annual Odesa International Film Festival. In addition, the city supports the organization of modern film-related events.
Since 2019, with the support of the Odesa City Council, the Franco-Ukrainian Young Film Festival "MIST" has been held annually. The festival introduces audiences to the works of talented young Ukrainian and French filmmakers and helps discover new names in cinema.
In 2019, under the patronage of Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov, the Odesa Film Office was established. It functions as a film commission with the primary task of providing maximum assistance to film crews during shoots in the city.
Odesa Film Studio
Odesa Film Studio, beloved by the people in many parts of our country, as well as far beyond its borders, during its long history has produced a large number of popular films, which are rightfully considered the true masterpieces of cinema for a long time.
During the years of work at the film studio, more than 1500 sets for films were built for such pictures as: "Spring on Zarechna street", "Prisoner of the If castle", "D'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers", "The meeting place cannot be changed", "In Search of Captain Grant", "Adjuster", "Adventures of electronics", "Take care of women", "Daniel, Prince Galitsky", "Ten Little Indians", "Green Van" "The trust that burst", "Archimedes", "The ability to live in Odesa", "Striped Flight" and others.
Battleship "POTYOMKIN"
he legendary film by Sergei Eisenstein, which went down in the history of world cinema and glorified Odesa. Silent, but very expressive even without words. The movie has repeatedly been recognized as the best or one of the best films in world cinema by surveys of film critics. The most famous scene of the film is the shooting of a demonstration on the Potemkin Stairs and a baby carriage descending the stairs…
Transporter 3
he legendary film by Sergei Eisenstein, which went down in the history of world cinema and glorified Odesa. Silent, but very expressive even without words. The movie has repeatedly been recognized as the best or one of the best films in world cinema by surveys of film critics. The most famous scene of the film is the shooting of a demonstration on the Potemkin Stairs and a baby carriage descending the stairs…
Legend of the pianist
The legend of 1900
Several episodes of epic movie “Legend of the Pianist” of Italian director Giuseppe Tornatore were shot in Odesa. The film about a genius musician, who spent his whole life on a ship, made the audience empathize with his unusual fate.
Ennio Morricone's beautiful music for the film (for which in 2000 the composer received the Golden Globe Award) very accurately conveyed the full range of feelings of an amazing story about a pianist-virtuoso. The port became the main Odesa film locations of the film. In addition, the frame included a military harbor and Potemkin Stairs. Odesa has become a set for more than a thousand films, but this film still occupies a special place in the film treasury of our city.
