CLIPS on Instagram: " Fun Fact: Midnight in Paris (2011) To capture the magical feel of Paris, the opening montage was filmed over several months at different times of day and in various weather conditions. Director Woody Allen wanted the city itself to feel like a character, so the cinematographer shot famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Montmartre alongside quieter streets and cafés. This sequence became one of the most celebrated cinematic love letters to Paris."