Film sets in Puglia: discover the most picturesque places in the region, you will feel like a star.
If you are passionate about cinema and are in Puglia or planning to go there, you can go to the most picturesque places in the region, which, due to their peculiarities, used several film sets. For many years Puglia has become one of the best Italian destinations for film tourism. Many Apulian cities have characteristics that make them unique, original and picturesque, which is why they are used for filming and fiction.
Among the most important films set in Puglia, we have Mine Vaganti by the great Turkish director with Italian citizenship, Ferzan Opzetek. Another film made in the region is Non c’è campo, directed by Federico Moccia, famous and loved by teenagers. In addition, we find fiction such as Giudice Mastrangelo and Gli Orologi del Diavolo. Puglia isfavorite production of many directors and producers, because he doesn’t need decorations.
Film tourism in Puglia: getting to know the film sets
Cinematourism is a sector that is developing more and more, especially in Puglia, because this allows you to make the territory known and increases it. Among the cities of the region, most often used as a film set Salento. movies like 007 this was filmed between Gravina di Puglia and Matera. However, other areas have also been appreciated by world-renowned tourists and producers, as can be seen in the film Il Racconto dei Racconti, where great shots were taken in Castel del Monte, in Andria, in the province of Bari. which Apulian places have been the protagonists of films and fiction?
Television series of Judge Mastrangelo, in which Diego Abatantuono the protagonist, who plays the role of a judge who investigates and solves crimes in each episode. The action of the novel took place in Salento, namely in the cities Lecce, Castro, Marina Serra, Ciolo, Tricase and Muro Leccesethe latter was the residence of the prosecutor’s office.
Fiction with scenes filmed in Porto Selvaggio, Lecce and Nardo. Main character Joseph Fiorello, who plays a boat mechanic who becomes a police scout. Here, too, it is always about Salento, beloved by all for its characteristics, colors and baroque atmosphere.
The film that touched and made everyone laugh: Mine Vaganti, director Ferzan Opzetek. An amazing cast of Riccardo Scamarchio, Lunetta Savino, Elena Sofia Ricci, Ilaria Occhini, Nicole Grimodo, Alessandro Prezioso, Ennio Fantasticini and Daniele Pecci, for a fantastic location. The film was filmed in Salento, especially in Lecce, Gallipoli AND Corigliano d’Otranto.
One of the funny movies Checco Zalone, What a beautiful day director Gennaro Nunziante. The Apulian comedian could not help but find himself in the atmosphere of Puglia. Filming took place in Polignano a Mare, Monopoli and Alberobello.
“Tale of Tales” – episodic film Matthew Garronewhere is the international composition of the caliber Salma Hayek, John C. Reilly, Toby Jones, Alba Rohrwacher, Massimo Cecherini, Vincent Cassel and Renato Scarpa. The film was shot in different regions of Italy, including Puglia. Locations used as filming locations: Castel del Monte, Andria; Norman castle, Swabian Gioia del Collein the province of Bari; Rock village of Petruchio, Mottolain the province of Taranto.