While the film is based in the somali basin where a lot of real life piracy happens this movie, which stars the infamous tom hanks was shot almost entirely in malta and also spawned the now infamous meme look at me, im the captain now. Celebrating ten years since it was filmed on the maltese islands the troy film event will feature speaker winston azzopardi the producer of troy. The most famous movies and tv series filmed in malta motion. Take a walk along the old walls of the fortress city to get a feel of its long history. Troy was filmed on the island of malta in the mediterranean and in mexico, after a terrorist bomb attack in casablanca deterred the production company from the first choice, which had been morocco brad pitt seemed natural casting as achilles, poster boy for the greeks, in wolfgang petersens good, old fashioned epic, which takes a few liberties with the legend compressing the tenyear. Meanwhile, back in troy actually shepperton studios priam called a formal council, and the everadorable hector eric bana, reliably heroic but also sensible, tried hard to find alternatives to fighting this destructive war. They include water scenes in u571, cutthroat island and pinocchio. Ghajn tuffieha beach, maltaghajn tuffieha beach, malta.
The top 25 films shot in malta according to ratings lovin malta. The city of troy was built in the mediterranean island of malta at fort ricasoli from april to june 2003. For help scouting locations, filing permits, contacts for local institutions, and parking for film production in troy, please email or call dylan turek, director of economic development, at 518. Discover which locations in malta have been used as filming locations before planning your trip to malta and visiting the locations yourself. Troy is a 2004 epicaction film concerning the trojan war. It is loosely based on homers iliad, besides material from virgils aeneid and other. Jan 09, 2017 numerous locations in malta, gozo and comino have appeared in film and tv productions throughout the years. Troy is one of the most famous cities in history, so the pressure was on for the crew of new bbc drama troy. Moderated by justin camilleri the discussion will focus on how the sword and. Fall of a city features some stunning sets on a grand scale, but where was the real troy, and where did filming for the eightpart programme take place. Filming in troy the city of troy, ny is a great place to produce your next feature film, television series, television pilot, or film for television. Troy has great scenes with amazing landscapes and some of those filmed on blue lagoon in comino, mellieha bay and the popular fort ricasoli.
I guess that is what the movie producers of troy figured out when they shot this great, closetoclassic film in malta a fun fact about this is that the movie also inspired a news story that allegedly showed a plane flying in the film which turned out to be a. The series was filmed out on location in south africa, with interior sets filmed. Where was troy filmed discover the troy film locations. Mar 09, 2020 golden sands is easily accessed as there is a regular bus service around every 2030 minutes it is a small sandy bay with warm waters a nice bar cafeteria on the beach and speed boat trips around the island are available the bay is overlooked by the new hotel which was built after the film troy was made there we travel to malta twice each year and were there when troy was filmed and broke our. Combining southern mediterranean charm with regal medieval architecture, maltas atmosphere is sure to take you back in time. Troy was filmed on the island of malta in the mediterranean and in mexico, after a terrorist bomb attack in casablanca deterred the production company from the. Fall of a city to find a modern day location to do it justice. Troy 2004 brad pitt was not the only thing of beauty in this film. The film troy came out in 2004 an epic war film directd by wolfgang petersen and written by david benioff. A film filled with maltese locationsfrom portomaso tower to the university of maltaall standing in for 1980s iraq. The story is based on greek mythology on homers iliad, when achilles and his men invade troy with a gigantic wooden horse as a victory trophy. The narrow streets are full of tiny shops selling antiques, maps, books, prints and jewellery. Filming locations in malta natural landmarks, studios. Watch these 8 movies shot in malta intercontinental malta.
With david benioff, simon crane, nick davis, wolfgang petersen. Go back in time for bbc ones new saturday night series about the trojan war, which is thought to date back to the 12 th or th century bc troy. The main sets for troy, including king priams palace and the gates through which the famous wooden horse is drawn, were built at fort ricasoli, overlooking the grand harbour at valletta, malta s capital city. The top 25 films shot in malta according to ratings. Released title specific locations used 2019 made in malta. Famous movies filmed in malta my island tours malta. Mediterranean film studios, kalkara, malta 9 of 10 found this interesting interesting. Other films, such as the da vinci code and the count of monte cristo also filmed some of their scenes here. Just kidding, but seriously, there are a lot of forts in this country. Jun 16, 2014 other movies filmed in malta include ridley scotts oscarwinning gladiator, which was filmed over a 3month period using a replica of the colosseum which was specially built at fort ricasoli in 1999. It was also filmed in london, england, mexico, and morocco. Filmed on location in malta and greece, helen of troy was seen over the usa cable network on april 20 and 21, 2003. Each episode of this eightpart series reportedly cost. Jul 11, 2019 troy, 2004 hollywood heartthrob brad pitt was on our island, not only for the filming of troy but also for world war z.
It is loosely based on homers iliad, besides material from virgils aeneid and other sources of the epic cycle. Its not often that museum curators get to hang out on hollywood film sets. Malta boasts almost exclusively old, stone buildings and approx. These include the historical dramas gladiator starring russel crowe, troy and agora. While the bulk of the film was actually shot in morocco and only some scenes were shot at the rinella water tanks, 25% of the films crew, its production manager and many of the pirates in the movie were all maltese. The most famous movies and tv series filmed in malta motion blur. Having brad pitt, orlando bloom and the majestic blue lagoon in comino featured in a movie is surely going to guarantee success. Major motion pictures such as gladiator, troy, the count of monte cristo, world war z and midnight express were made in malta. Dec 17, 2019 the riches of troy were in his eye, and clearly his real aim.
The film starring brad pitt, eric bana and orlando bloom. The islands have been featured in several popular films and tv series including gladiator, troy and more recently, game of thrones. Discover some film locations in malta ahead of your trip. Other scenes were filmed in cabo san lucas, mexicoanother. Other important scenes were shot in mellieha, a small town in the north of malta, and on the small island of comino. Infact, the sea that you have seen on the screen could well be that surrounding malta, as many featurefilms have been made on the island, using the dramatic landscape as a backdrop for several blockbusters. But it happened to me during the making of troy, starring brad pitt and released by warner brothers in 2004. Since the seventies, malta has caught the interest of filmmakers of movies like munich, world war z, troy, and gladiator. The city served as a film set for romantic comedy swept away directed by guy ritchie and starring madonna. Jan, 2017 having brad pitt, orlando bloom and the majestic blue lagoon in comino featured in a movie is surely going to guarantee success. Also along with thenwife angelina jolie in the movie by the sea filmed in the sister island of malta, gozo. Its history and charm has made it the perfect location for shooting some very popular films. May 08, 2010 troy is a 2004 epicaction film concerning the trojan war. Troy filming in malta filming malta landscapes seems to be a key ingredient in movies that deal with ancient and medieval scenarios.
The maltese islands have become one of the most sought after filming locations in europe. Troy was filmed on the island of malta in the mediterranean and in mexico, after a terrorist bomb attack in casablanca deterred the production company from the first choice, which had been morocco. Malta is an island steeped in history and culture, with steep cliffs tumbling into the sea, golden beaches and a sea thats a dazzling aquamarine, just like in the movies. Malta film tours attard 2020 all you need to know before. Also featuring dominic cooper being a total badass as both uday hussein and his body double latin yahia. Midnight express 1978 the oscarwinning midnight express, which tells the story of a turkish prison, was actually filmed in malta. The mfc offers specific financial incentives in the form of cash rebates to audiovisual productions shooting on location in malta. Troy is a 2004 epic historical war drama film directed by wolfgang petersen and written by david benioff. Walk on the scenic streets where the hollywood likes of gladiator and troy were filmed and take in the majestic ambience of its baroquestyle palaces and architecture.
I guess that is what the movie producers of troy figured out when they shot this great. Malta quisisana boutique apartments brand new style of living. Actors russell crowe, joaquin pheonix, richard harris and oliver reed starred in the massive production, with reed sadly passing away in a bar. Troy 2004 brad pitt, blue lagoon filmed in malta youtube. May 05, 2018 troy is one of the most famous cities in history, so the pressure was on for the crew of new bbc drama troy. The malta film commission is a government body set up with the aim of assisting in the production of films in malta and promoting the islands as a filming location. Here are just a few of the places that you can visit to find out why the camera loves them. Filming locations 9 filming dates 1 filming locations.
Yes, the majority of troy 2004 was filmed in malta. May 03, 2015 since the seventies, malta has caught the interest of filmmakers of movies like munich, world war z, troy, and gladiator. Indeed, the partial filming of troy in malta drew much public attention, with many maltese serving both as cast and crew for this massive. Movies in malta include a diverse selection of local props. Malta film tours gozo film tours bike tours scavenger hunts team building over 320 productions have filmed in malta. Filming in malta filming locations in malta visit malta.
The secret impact of brad pitts swordandsandal epic. An entertaining film from start to finish, if you also count the whoswho namespotting during the credits. Most recently, and perhaps what has really placed malta on the map with fans is its role as one of the game of thrones filming locations. Just like gladiator, some films in troy were also filmed in the historical fort ricasoli, whose gateway served as the entrance to the trojan city. Located on the east coast of malta, at rinella, the tanks at mediterranean film studios formerly called malta film facilities have also been used for other tv productions and feature films.
Popeye 59% frequently regarded as one of the flops to be shot in malta, popeye still just about makes our list. Apr 21, 2015 the islands have been featured in several popular films and tv series including gladiator, troy and more recently, game of thrones. Here are just a few of the places that you can visit to find out why the camera loves them including natural landmarks, architectural. Director wolfgang petersen generously invited me both to visit shepperton studios and to spend a week in malta watching the film being made. Troy is the next sword and sandals hollywood film location in malta on this list.
Petersen shot on location in malta and cabo san lucas. I guess that is what the movie producers of troy figured out when they shot this great, closetoclassic film in malta. Much of season one was filmed in malta, so if youre after a game of thrones nostalgia tour, here are the top six locations to sniff out. Fort ricasoli served as the city of troy, while other important scenes were filmed in melliena, ghajn tuffieha bay and the. Malta quisisana boutique apartments brand new style of. About malta film tours join local actors on an unforgettable journey through a myriad of iconic filming locations featured in game of thrones, gladiator, troy, captain phillips, wwz, alexander, the count of monte cristo, munich, the da vinci code, assassins creed and many other great productions. Blue lagoon, bejn ilkmiemen, comino troy is the next sword and sandals hollywood film location in malta on this list. Filmed in malta is a facebook page dedicated to all the productions filmed on the maltese islands since the 1920s.