![]() Locals refer to the area as Stad, and it is noted for its picturesque views. Standlandet is a 1600-foot-high peninsula in the Norwegian province of Vestland. The Caladan sequences, which were shot in Standladnet, Norway, were significant in conveying the disparity between the film’s various environments, and thus its various rulers. ![]() The Atreides are out of their element on their new world, as the verdant forests of Caladan contrast sharply with the red deserts of Arrakis. The homeworld of House Atreides, led by Oscar Isaac’s Duke Leto Atreides, is this woodland planet. The film’s first act takes place on Caladan, a planet in Dune’s huge Imperium. Wadi Rum, popularly known as the Valley of the Moon, is Jordan’s largest such area. The term “Wadi” refers to a dry riverbed or valley. The area’s real-life past ties in perfectly with Dune’s themes of colonialism and resource exploitation, with much of Fremen society being based on Arabic culture. The Atreides’ headquarters of operations and the rocky roads where Paul engages in ritual battle with Jamis were most likely filmed here. While the Liwa Oasis was used for most of the planet Arrakis’ huge, sweeping desert sceneries, portions were also shot in Jordan’s Wadi Rum, which can be recognised by its unique red rock formations. ![]() Wadi Rum, Jordan Paul Atreides / Lady Jessica The Liwa Oasis is a beautiful oasis in the United Arab Emirates that has long been connected with Abu Dhabi and Dubai’s ruling elites. ![]() The real-life desert is believed to be nearly as dangerous as the one depicted on screen, with filming having to be halted on several occasions due to temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The Liwa Oasis was one of the main filming locations for Dune, as the region’s hot deserts were ideal for the planet of Arrakis, where the majority of the action takes place. ![]()
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