The second Bourne film opens far from the action in the beaches of Goa, then hurtles across Europe to a bone-crunching taxi chase through the real streets of Moscow. Director Paul Greengrass took the series’ shaky-cam realism global, shooting on location from India to Berlin.
Where was The Bourne Supremacy filmed?
The Bourne Supremacy was filmed in Goa, India, Berlin, Moscow and Italy – a real cross-continental chase.
Every Bourne Supremacy location, explained
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Goa – the hideaway
Bourne and Marie’s quiet life plays out on the beaches and in the towns of Goa, from Panaji’s Fontainhas quarter to the southern coast.
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Berlin – the investigation
The espionage trail leads to Berlin, using real city landmarks like the Haus des Rundfunks.
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Moscow – the taxi chase
The film’s brutal climax is a car chase through the actual streets of Moscow, a rarity for a Hollywood production.
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Italy – the road
Additional European scenes used Italy as Bourne closes in on the truth.
Planning a visit
Goa‘s beaches and the atmospheric Fontainhas quarter of Panaji offer the film’s most accessible pilgrimage, while Berlin hosts the espionage heart of the story.
Bourne Supremacy Fun Facts
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A real Moscow chase The climactic taxi chase was filmed on the actual streets of Moscow, unusual for a Western blockbuster.
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Shaky-cam went global Paul Greengrass’s handheld, documentary style defined the film’s tense, grounded feel.
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Goa opens the film The story begins far from the spy world, on the beaches of Goa, India.
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Damon returned reluctantly Matt Damon has said the grounded realism kept him coming back to the role.
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Based on Ludlum It adapts, loosely, Robert Ludlum’s second Bourne novel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was the Moscow chase really filmed in Moscow?
Yes – the climactic taxi chase was shot on real Moscow streets.
Where does the film open?
On the beaches of Goa, India.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Goa and Berlin are both accessible to visitors.
