The primary setting for the village scenes, known for its dramatic ravines and historical architecture.

Critics often highlight the film's spectacular recreation of the 1950s rural Italian lifestyle and its focus on the "agha order" (feudal-style leadership) of the time. L'ultimo paradiso (2021)

The movie was primarily shot between October and December 2019 in the , a rugged region on the border of Apulia (Puglia) and Basilicata . Key locations include:

Filming took place near the director's childhood home in Bernalda. How to Watch You can stream L'ultimo paradiso globally on Netflix.