Taika Waititi’s bittersweet satire about a lonely boy in Nazi Germany, whose imaginary friend is a goofy Hitler, was filmed in the Czech Republic – where the pretty old towns of Bohemia became a storybook wartime Germany.
Where was Jojo Rabbit filmed?
Jojo Rabbit was filmed in the Czech Republic – the towns of Žatec and Úštěk, with studio work at Barrandov in Prague.
Every Jojo Rabbit location, explained
The town square – Žatec
The film’s main square and streets used the town of Žatec in the Czech Republic.
The streets – Úštěk
Further town scenes used the pretty old town of Úštěk.
Barrandov Studios – Prague
Interiors, including Jojo and Rosie’s home, were built at Barrandov Studios in Prague.
The Czech countryside
Battle and outdoor scenes used the countryside of the Czech Republic.
Planning a visit
The old towns of Žatec and Úštěk in the Czech Republic – which played wartime Germany – are charming, accessible, historic places.
