One more Hollywood movie to be shot in Istanbul

Oscar winning actor Russell Crowe has decided to shoot his new film in Istanbul. Crowe has visited Istanbul on several occasions.

According to the written statement sent by Fatih Municipality, Russell Crowe’s movie, which will focus on the life of a father who lost his sons at the Battle of Gallipoli, will be shot in the old town of Istanbul. Balat, Sultanahmet, and Hagia Sophia quarters will be the main backdrops of the film, while some parts will be shot in Cappadocia.

Earlier Crowe had traveled back to Turkey for a new trip in preparation for a film to be shot in the country, taking in the sights of Cappadocia in Central Anatolia.

The actor arrived at Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport over the weekend before heading to Edirne and subsequently Cappadocia, where he visited the fairy chimneys in the province’s Ürgüp district. On July 27, one day before his visit to Edirne, he tweeted: “Sun’s coming up. 4 a.m. call to prayer woke me. This place is amazing. At least once in your life, you have to experience Istanbul.” During his recent trip to Edirne, Crowe conducted some research for a new movie that will focus on the life of a father who lost his sons at the Battle of Gallipoli. “Been all over Edirne. Interesting place, some great potential locations for filming. Met the Governor and the Mayor, big day,” he tweeted.

The movie will tell war stories based on people’s experiences. The film’s Turkish distribution and production have been taken by Anka film and producer Ali Akdeniz.

Fatih has previously been used as a location in “Argo”, “James Bond Skyfall”, “Taken 2”, and “Two Faces of January” movies. Fatih mayor Mustafa Demir said the district is an original movie set.
The district also works hard to conserve and protect the historical buildings and architecture. Noting that they were doing everything to keep the history alive in Fatih, Demir said: “Not only in Hollywood but also Bollywood eyes Fatih. The district is home to huge productions. The Indian movies and series also want to shoot films in Fatih.”


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