{"id":2587,"date":"2024-12-03T11:59:37","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T17:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calgary-trend.com\/?p=2587"},"modified":"2024-12-03T11:59:40","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T17:59:40","slug":"togo-a-historical-adventure-film-shot-in-alberta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/calgary-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2587-togo-a-historical-adventure-film-shot-in-alberta","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Togo&#8221; \u2013 A Historical Adventure Film Shot in Alberta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&#8220;Togo&#8221; is a 2019 American historical adventure drama and biographical film that tells the story of a heroic sled dog named Togo. Together with his musher, Leonhard Seppala, Togo braves extreme conditions during the 1925 diphtheria epidemic. The film, produced by Walt Disney Pictures, was entirely shot in Alberta. Learn more about the making of this remarkable film on <a href=\"https:\/\/calgary-trend.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/calgary-trend.com\/\">calgary-trend<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ebb79d44bf\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ebb79d44bf\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/calgary-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2587-togo-a-historical-adventure-film-shot-in-alberta\/#Based_on_Real_Events\" >Based on Real Events<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/calgary-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2587-togo-a-historical-adventure-film-shot-in-alberta\/#Capturing_Albertas_Natural_Beauty\" >Capturing Alberta\u2019s Natural Beauty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/calgary-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2587-togo-a-historical-adventure-film-shot-in-alberta\/#The_Story_Behind_Togo\" >The Story Behind Togo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/calgary-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2587-togo-a-historical-adventure-film-shot-in-alberta\/#Cast_and_Canine_Stars\" >Cast and Canine Stars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/calgary-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2587-togo-a-historical-adventure-film-shot-in-alberta\/#Balancing_Fact_and_Fiction\" >Balancing Fact and Fiction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/calgary-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2587-togo-a-historical-adventure-film-shot-in-alberta\/#Albertas_Role_in_Togos_Success\" >Alberta\u2019s Role in Togo\u2019s Success<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Based_on_Real_Events\"><\/span>Based on Real Events<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Set in 1925, the film follows musher Leonhard Seppala, who embarks on a perilous journey to deliver life-saving diphtheria serum to the town of Nome. At the heart of the story is Togo, a Siberian Husky named after Admiral Togo Heihachiro of the Japanese navy. Initially dismissed as too small and weak to lead a sled team, Togo becomes the key to completing the arduous mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nome, situated on Alaska\u2019s Seward Peninsula near the Bering Strait, was established during the gold rush. By 1900, it was Alaska\u2019s most populous city, home to around 12,000 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The film is based on the historic 1925 &#8220;Serum Run to Nome,&#8221; also known as the Great Race of Mercy, during which mushers and sled dogs transported diphtheria antitoxin across Alaska to combat a deadly outbreak. While the final leg of the relay, led by Gunnar Kaasen and his dog Balto, garnered the most attention, Seppala\u2019s team covered the longest and most treacherous stretch\u2014146 kilometres\u2014with Togo at the helm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 1973, the heroic feat has been commemorated through the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capturing_Albertas_Natural_Beauty\"><\/span>Capturing Alberta\u2019s Natural Beauty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.calgary-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/1-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.calgary-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/1-3.png 800w, https:\/\/cdn.calgary-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/1-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.calgary-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/1-3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.calgary-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/1-3-696x392.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Filming took place between September 2018 and February 2019, with locations primarily in Cochrane, the Kananaskis Valley, and near Abraham Lake. According to director Ericson Core, no green screens or studio sets were used; all scenes were shot in Alberta&#8217;s breathtaking natural landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.calgary-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/2-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.calgary-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/2-2.png 800w, https:\/\/cdn.calgary-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/2-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.calgary-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/2-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.calgary-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/2-2-696x392.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Key Filming Locations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fortress Mountain (Kananaskis): Known for its stunning scenery, this location has also been featured in films like Inception and The Revenant. It served as a stand-in for Alaska\u2019s rugged mountain terrain in Togo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heritage Park Historical Village (Calgary): This open-air museum showcases Western Canada\u2019s history, featuring restored historic buildings. In the film, the Prince House, originally built in 1894, serves as a key backdrop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CL Western Town &amp; Backlot: A purpose-built film set west of Calgary, surrounded by the stunning foothills leading to the Rockies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.calgary-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/3-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.calgary-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/3-2.png 800w, https:\/\/cdn.calgary-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/3-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.calgary-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/3-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.calgary-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/12\/3-2-696x392.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Story_Behind_Togo\"><\/span>The Story Behind Togo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The film vividly portrays Seppala and Togo navigating frozen landscapes, perilous ice floes, and raging storms. Despite these dangers, they successfully deliver the life-saving serum to Nome. Togo, once considered unfit for leadership, emerges as a hero, demonstrating extraordinary resilience and loyalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon returning, the town celebrates Togo\u2019s achievement. The film highlights Togo\u2019s transformation from a sickly puppy to a courageous 12-year-old leader, whose determination saves countless lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cast_and_Canine_Stars\"><\/span>Cast and Canine Stars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leonhard Seppala is portrayed by Willem Dafoe, a multiple Academy Award nominee known for his roles in The Florida Project and Spider-Man. Julianne Nicholson plays his wife, Constance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The role of Togo was shared by several Siberian Huskies, including Hugo, Mackey, and Diesel, provided by a dog-sledding company based in Canmore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Balancing_Fact_and_Fiction\"><\/span>Balancing Fact and Fiction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Togo is rooted in real events, the film takes creative liberties for dramatic effect. For example, in the movie, Seppala is shown witnessing the initial diphtheria outbreak in Nome, inspiring him to join the serum run. In reality, he was not present during the decision-making process but was already widely regarded as Alaska\u2019s fastest musher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another key moment in the film is Togo\u2019s daring ice rescue, where he pulls the sled team across a break in the ice. This scene is based on a similar incident during a different expedition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Gunnar Kaasen\u2019s team, led by Balto, completed the final leg of the serum run, Togo focuses on the unsung heroics of Seppala and his extraordinary dog, whose journey was the most gruelling of all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Albertas_Role_in_Togos_Success\"><\/span>Alberta\u2019s Role in Togo\u2019s Success<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The film showcases Alberta\u2019s stunning landscapes, enhancing the story\u2019s authenticity and emotional impact. Locations like Fortress Mountain and Heritage Park bring 1925 Alaska to life, solidifying Alberta\u2019s reputation as a top filming destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Togo is more than a film about a sled dog; it\u2019s a testament to courage, determination, and the bond between humans and animals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Togo&#8221; is a 2019 American historical adventure drama and biographical film that tells the story of a heroic sled dog named Togo. Together with his musher, Leonhard Seppala, Togo braves extreme conditions during the 1925 diphtheria epidemic. The film, produced by Walt Disney Pictures, was entirely shot in Alberta. 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