When Autumn Falls (French: Quand vient l’automne) is a 2024 French drama film written, produced, and directed by François Ozon.
Set in a quiet village in Burgundy, the story follows Michelle and Marie-Claude, two longtime friends enjoying their retirement.
Michelle’s plans to spend summer with her grandson, Lucas, take an unexpected turn when she accidentally serves his mother poisonous mushrooms. As she copes with her loneliness, she finds companionship in Marie-Claude’s son, who has just returned from prison.
Where Was When Autumn Falls Filmed?
When Autumn Falls was primarily shot in Nièvre and Yonne, regions in Burgundy, France. Many scenes were filmed in real villages, bars, train stations, and countryside settings to create an authentic backdrop for the story.
Donzy, Nièvre, France
- Marie-Claude and Michelle’s houses – The two main characters’ homes were filmed in this village, adding a rural, picturesque setting to the film.
- Bar Chez Didier – The local bar, portrayed as “Bar Chez Vincent” in the film.
- Mairie de Donzy (Town Hall) – Used in various scenes.
- Silos de stockage – Featured in outdoor rural scenes.
- Les Moulins du Commandeur – Another filming location in Donzy.
- Église Saint-Card’Heuc – Several church scenes were filmed here.
Nevers, Nièvre, France
- A bar scene takes place in Nevers, adding a more urban contrast to the rural village locations.
Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire, Nièvre, France
- Brasserie Le Square – A restaurant scene with Michelle, Laurent, and Lucas.
- Gare de Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire – Used for train station scenes, including Michelle’s trip to Paris and Lucas arriving at 18 years old.
Cessy-les-Bois, Nièvre, France
Scenes in Woods– Several outdoor scenes were filmed in the nearby forests. Cimetière communal de Cessy-les-Bois – Used for cemetery scenes.
Nitry, Yonne, France
Auberge de la Beursaudière – A restaurant scene where Michelle, Marie-Claude, and Vincent celebrate Vincent’s release from prison.
Joux-la-Ville, Yonne, France
Centre de détention (La Poste aux Alouettes) – The prison where Vincent was incarcerated.
Official Trailer
FAQs-
Q: Where was When Autumn Falls filmed?
A: The film was shot in Nièvre and Yonne, France, including the villages of Donzy, Nevers, Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire, Cessy-les-Bois, Nitry, and Joux-la-Ville.
Q: What locations were used for Michelle and Marie-Claude’s homes?
A: Their homes were filmed in Donzy, Nièvre, France.
Q: Where was the prison scene filmed?
A: The prison scenes were shot at Centre de détention, La Poste aux Alouettes, Joux-la-Ville, Yonne, France.
Q: What is When Autumn Falls about?
A: The film follows Michelle and Marie-Claude, two retired friends living in Burgundy. Michelle’s plans to host her grandson go awry after an accidental poisoning incident, and she unexpectedly finds new companionship in Marie-Claude’s son, who has just been released from prison.