Twilight (2008 film) than Summit's schedule for the production and release of the sequel would provide, Chris Weitz was selected to direct it in December 2008. Twilight (2008 film) Twilight is a 2008 American romantic fantasy film based on Stephenie Meyer's novel of the same name. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke, the film stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. It is the first film in "The Twilight Saga" film series. This film focuses on the development of the relationship between Bella Swan (a teenage girl) and Edward Cullen (a vampire), and the subsequent efforts of Edward and his family to keep Bella safe from
Twilight (novel series) of Forks, Washington, where Bella and her father, Charlie Swan, live. Other cities in Washington briefly appear in the series or are mentioned, such as Port Angeles, Olympia, Seattle and La Push. Some events in "Twilight" take place in Phoenix, Arizona, where Bella was raised. Volterra, Italy, is featured in "New Moon", when Edward travels there to commit suicide and Bella rushes to save him. Jacksonville, Florida, is mentioned first in "Twilight" and second in "Eclipse", when Edward and Bella visit Bella's mother, who has moved there with her new husband. Seattle, Washington, is featured in "Breaking Dawn" when Jacob