Sandrillon, a modest commune in the Haute‑Savoie region, was selected for its architectural mélange of 19th‑century chalets and repurposed mining facilities. The town’s topography—forested ridges, fog‑laden valleys, and an abandoned quarry—mirrors the film’s diegesis, thereby granting actors an immediate, immersive environment that is rare in conventional studio casting rooms. Moreover, the location’s symbolic resonance—once a hub for “woodman” timber workers—echoes the titular “Woodman” motif, embedding the casting process within a lived cultural substrate.
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