text: where was charlie and the chocolate factory (the original!) filmed?   the film you refer to as the "original" was actually called "willy wonka and the chocolate factory".  1. the movie was filmed on location in munich, bavaria, germany.   2. the movie premiered on june 30th, 1971.   3. willy wonka (gene wilder) was present at the opening in new york city along with the wonkamobile. free ice cream and chocolate bars were given to all.