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The 2009 French-American mystery drama film In the Electric Mist was filmed in several locations across Louisiana, including Acadiana, New Iberia, St. Martinville, Catahoula, Jeanerette, Delcambre, Lake Fausse Pointe State Park, and Charenton. The film is based on the novel In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead by James Lee Burke and stars Tommy Lee Jones as the fictional detective Dave Robicheaux.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Year of release | 2009 |
| Genre | Mystery drama |
| Director | Bertrand Tavernier |
| Writers | Jerzy Kromolowski and Mary Olson-Kromolowski |
| Novel by | James Lee Burke |
| Locations | New Iberia, Louisiana, USA; Catahoula, Louisiana, USA; Albania Plantation, Jeanerette, Louisiana, USA; St. Martinville, Louisiana, USA; Charenton, Louisiana, USA; Jeanerette; Delcambre; Lake Fausse Pointe State Park in St. Martinville; Acadiana; Lafayette; Sunset |
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Downtown New Iberia
The film's director, Bertrand Tavernier, said that the bayou should be a character in the movie. D.P. Bruno de Keyzer added that it was important to be immersed in the environment to get the correct visuals. The film's star and protagonist, Tommy Lee Jones, who plays Detective Dave Robicheaux, also contributed ideas to the script and original scenes.
The story follows Detective Robicheaux as he investigates the murder of a young woman and tries to link it to a New Orleans mobster returning to his hometown. Robicheaux meets Hollywood star Elrod T. Sykes, who is in town shooting a film financed by local mobster "Baby Feet" Balboni. Elrod tells Robicheaux that he has seen a decomposed body in the swamp, which brings up a painful memory of a previous case for the detective.
Shots of downtown New Iberia, St. Martinville, and the surrounding areas give the movie cultural authenticity. Other filming locations in Louisiana include Jeanerette, Delcambre, Lake Fausse Pointe State Park in St. Martinville, the Iberia Parish Courthouse, and the SLCC campus.
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St. Martinville
The film was directed by Bertrand Tavernier and written by Jerzy Kromolowski and Mary Olson-Kromolowski. It was shot in various locations across Louisiana, including Lake Fausse Pointe State Park in St. Martinville. The St. Martinville environs and shots of downtown St. Martinville were used to give the movie cultural authenticity.
In the film, Jones's character, Detective Robicheaux, is investigating the murder of a young woman and has a chance encounter with Hollywood stars Elrod Sykes and his girlfriend, Kelly Drummond. They are in town to make a Civil War film. Elrod tells Robicheaux about a decomposed body he and Kelly found in the swamp, unleashing a painful memory of a previous case for Robicheaux. Robicheaux suspects the two cases may be linked.
The film was released on DVD in the US, while a longer director's cut was released in the rest of the world and premiered at the 2009 Berlin International Film Festival.
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Acadiana
The film was shot in several locations across Acadiana, including Jeanerette, Delcambre, Lake Fausse Pointe State Park, and St. Martinville. The Iberia Parish Courthouse and the SLCC campus in New Iberia were also featured in the film. The director, Tavernier, stated that the bayou should be a character in the movie, and as such, the film crew took great care in selecting the right locations to showcase the unique environment of the area.
The story of the movie centres on a Hollywood crew coming to a small town in Louisiana to produce a Civil War film. The movie stars praised the locations and people of Acadiana, with Jones commenting on the integral role that the location played in the film. The cultural authenticity of the film was enhanced by shots of downtown New Iberia, St. Martinville, and the surrounding areas.
The film scout for "In the Electric Mist", Janet Faulk, was hired based on her intuitive ability to find appropriate places for the story to unfold. Her work in selecting locations for the film was highly praised, with many commenting on the unbeatable combination of good writing, production, acting, and location work.
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Jeanerette
The 2009 film In the Electric Mist was shot in several locations across Louisiana, USA. One of these locations was Jeanerette, a small city in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. Specifically, the film was shot at the Albania Plantation, located at 1842 LA 182 E. in Jeanerette.
The film is based on the novel In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead by James Lee Burke and features Tommy Lee Jones as the lead character, Detective Dave Robicheaux. It is a sequel to 1996's Heaven's Prisoners, also adapted from a Burke novel.
In the Electric Mist was directed by Bertrand Tavernier, who wanted to capture the unique atmosphere and charm of rural Louisiana. The film is set in the swamplands of Louisiana and features many well-known actors, including John Goodman, Peter Sarsgaard, Mary Steenburgen, and Ned Beatty.
Although the film was never officially released in the United States, an edited version was released direct-to-DVD, while the director's cut was released internationally. The director's cut won the Grand Prix at the first "Festival International du Film Policier de Beaune" in 2009.
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Lake Fausse Pointe State Park
The area surrounding Lake Fausse Pointe State Park has been occupied by various groups throughout its history, including the Chitimacha Indians, the French, the Spanish, and Acadians (French-speaking exiles from Canada, known today as Cajuns). Exploring the park involves traversing elevated boardwalks and walkways through stands of cypress trees, with views of the namesake waterway or neighbouring Dauterive Lake.
The park offers a range of outdoor activities, including kayaking, canoeing, and hiking. Visitors can rent canoes and kayaks at the visitor's centre and explore the waterlogged forests for a glimpse of what the region may have looked like thousands of years ago. The park also features cosy cabins, campsites, and RV sites for those who wish to stay overnight.
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Frequently asked questions
The film was shot in Acadiana, Louisiana, USA. Some specific locations include New Iberia, St. Martinville, Catahoula, Jeanerette, Charenton, and Lake Fausse Pointe State Park.
The film was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
The film starred Tommy Lee Jones, John Goodman, Peter Sarsgaard, and Mary Steenburgen.
