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Robert De Niro Films Documentary in Loire Village Tied to His Father

The visit centered on his father's 1963 stay documented in village archives.

Overview

  • Robert De Niro traveled to Saint-Just-en-Chevalet in March 2026 to shoot a documentary that retraces his father's time in the village.
  • Local outlets report the project is led by French artist JR, known for large-scale visual works and films.
  • The team consulted municipal records, including Robert De Niro Senior's residence permit, with the town hall secretary guiding the search.
  • Residents hosted parts of the shoot in their homes and described the actor as sincere, keeping photos and even a dressing-room sofa as mementos.
  • Coverage confirms the visit but differs on exact filming days, with some reports citing March 24–25 and another noting March 14 and 25.