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“Cinetourism” is the practice of choosing holiday destinations based on the filming locations of high-profile film projects, and Madrid wants to be a part of it. What’s more, the Spanish capital is funding – some might say strange – none other than the Spanish capital. woody allen.
The Madrid regional government is investing 1.5 million euros in Allen’s new film to boost tourism. However, that amount is subject to some terms and conditions.
There are some regulations posted onlineThese include that the 89-year-old director’s 51st film must be shot in and around Madrid in “specified locations”. The film is also required to include the word “Madrid” in the title.
“Woody Allen is one of cinema’s most versatile contemporary artists, having shaped one of filmmaking’s most original and acclaimed styles,” the contract states. “Shooting a film in a region means a significant increase in popularity, international image and tourist appeal. Also, when scenes and locations are depicted that are clearly representative of or identifiable with that region, and the film becomes a kind of protagonist in the story, that recognition is strengthened and cemented in the memory of the audience.”
Additionally, El Pais reported that the 1.5 million euros will be paid in three installments depending on the film’s international career. The deal stipulates that some of the funding will be provided after the film’s world premiere at “the Berlin Film Festival or a similar internationally prestigious festival.”
The next film is collectively referred to as “Wasp 2026,” an acronym for “Woody Allen Summer Project 2026,” and the film’s completion deadline is December 31, 2027.
This is not the first time Spain has invested in Woody Allen, with Barcelona City Council and the Catalan government also investing €1.5 million in the director’s 2008 film. vicky christina barcelona.
Since then, however, Allen’s popularity has declined due to renewed interest in allegations of sexual abuse by his adopted son Dylan Farrow.
Allen has consistently denied the accusations, and even after he was cleared of wrongdoing, they resurfaced amid the #MeToo movement.
In 2018, Amazon Studios canceled a $68 million four-film deal with Allen.
his latest movie, lucky strokeis set in Paris and had its world premiere. venice film festival In 2023.