World Famous Foreign Films Featuring Turkey

World Famous Foreign Films Featuring Turkey

All four corners of our country attract the attention of local and foreign tourists as well as series/film producers from all over the world.

So much so that Turkey's deep blue seas, endless beaches, lush green nature, historical sites and the most spectacular buildings can appear in a world-famous film frame.

A leading destination in Turkey can sometimes appear as a small scene in a film, and sometimes we can watch films where the whole scenario takes place in Turkey.

Today, we have compiled for you a list of Hollywood films in which Turkey, which hosts many world-famous films and works, is featured and received full marks from the audience.

 

Let's start if you are ready.

Films Set in Turkey and Receiving Full Marks from Audiences

Turkish lands arouse great interest both from a touristic and artistic point of view due to their visual beauty, historical texture and of course the fact that they have been home to many different civilisations and civilisations for thousands of years.

Epics, novels, films and documentaries written on Turkish history and Turkish lands are highly appreciated.

In a world-famous film, a city or a region in Turkey can be presented to the audience in a small section as well as being the location of the film from beginning to end.
 

1- Skyfall

Undoubtedly, James Bond films are among the productions that have a great resonance in Turkish and World cinema.

In Skyfall, which appears as the 23rd film of the James Bond series, Adana and Fethiye are also included, especially Istanbul Grand Bazaar.

2- Last Hope (The Water Diviner)

In 2014, The Last Hope in Turkey and The Water Diviner in the world cinema, the film is a war film with full marks from the audience.

The film is directed and starred by Russell Crowe, and the world-famous Turkish stars Cem Yılmaz and Yılmaz Erdoğan accompany Russell Crowe.

In the Last Hope film, Sultanahmet, Topkapi from Istanbul and Muğla as another province where the film was shot draw attention.

3- Inferno

Inferno, which is the 3rd production of the series that started with the adaptation of the Da Vinci Code novel by the world famous writer Dan Brown, is one of the world famous Hollywood productions that include Istanbul in its filming.

In Inferno, starring the famous actor Tom Hanks, Istanbul and especially the Basilica Cistern scenes attract a lot of attention.

 

4- Troy

Troy, the film about the Trojan War, one of the unique events that changed world history, is one of the best war films of all time.

The shooting of the Troy Film, which features world-famous names such as Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Eric Bana and Orlando Bloom, takes place in the ancient city of Troy in Çanakkale.

5- Murder on the Orient Express

The 2017 film, which is an adaptation of the book Murder on the Orient Express, one of the great works of the famous writer Agatha Christie, is shot in Istanbul Sirkeci train station.
 

6- Golden Fist in Istanbul (The Drunken Master)

The 2001 film, starring Jackie Chan, the famous star of action films, is one of the films that greatly influenced its audience with the shots taken in Istanbul.

Especially in the Grand Bazaar, which attracts a lot of attention, the film also features different beauties of Turkey.

7- Ghost Rider

The Fire of Vengeance, the 2nd film of the Ghost Rider series starring the famous actor Nicolas Cage, is one of the films shot in Turkey.

In particular, Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys and Zelve Open Air Museum, as well as the ancient city of Hierapolis in Pamukkale, are among the scenes that fascinate the audience.
 

8- Taken 2

Tracking, the 2nd part of the film Taken, is one of the strongest action films in the history of cinema.

In the film where Istanbul is at the forefront, the New Mosque, Galata Tower, Suleymaniye Mosque, Rüstem Pasha Mosque and bridges appear as the striking face of Istanbul.

 

9- The Empire of The Wolves

In the famous crime and action film Empire of Wolves, a Turkish and French co-production, Turkey's natural beauties are often introduced to the audience. In the film, many scenes of which take place in Cappadocia, Turkey literally fascinates the audience with its natural beauties.

 

10-The International

Directed by the famous German director Tom Tykwer, International is one of the world famous films shot in Istanbul. The cast includes the Turkish actor Haluk Bilginer, winner of the International Emmy Award for Best Actor,

The scenes filmed in Sultanahmet get full marks from the viewers.

Of course, the list is not limited to these films.

Scenes from Turkey are included in many more films that are not included in this list.

While world-famous foreign films are of great importance to act as a bridge between Turkey and other countries of the world, they are also very important in terms of tourism.

These films, in which Turkey's natural beauties are exhibited, are also important for conveying the country's awareness and lifestyle.

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