'' You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger '' , filmed in London , stars Antonio Banderas , Josh Brolin , Anthony Hopkins , Anupam Kher , Freida Pinto and Naomi Watts . Filming started in July 2009 . It was released theatrically in the US on September 23 , 2010 , following a Cannes debut in May 2010 , and a screening at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 12 , 2010 . Allen announced that his next film would be titled '' Midnight in Paris '' starring Owen Wilson , Marion Cotillard , Rachel McAdams , Michael Sheen , Corey Stoll , Allison Pill , Tom Hiddleston , Adrien Brody , Kathy Bates , and Carla Bruni , the First Lady of France at the time of production . The film follows a young engaged couple in Paris who see their lives transformed . It debuted at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival on May 12 , 2011 . Allen said he wanted to " show the city emotionally , " during the press conference . " I just wanted it to be the way I saw Paris — Paris through my eyes , " he added . The film was almost universally praised , receiving a 93 % on Rotten Tomatoes . '' Midnight in Paris '' won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and became his highest-grossing film , making $ 151 million worldwide on a $ 17 million budget
2011 Cannes Film Festival
2011 Cannes Film Festival
Woody Allen