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Costa Brava, Spain
Cinematic coast
From just about any angle, it's easy to see why this Catalonian region is known for its role in cinema history. The Costa Brava's dynamic clash of land and sea is not only inspiring to filmmakers, it offers countless natural backdrops, from sun-bathed castles to charming cityscapes to rugged shores. Since filmmaking became a tradition here in the 1910s, international directors drawn to the Costa Brava have included Orson Welles, Jane Campion, Ridley Scott and many more.
Cinematic coast
From just about any angle, it's easy to see why this Catalonian region is known for its role in cinema history. The Costa Brava's dynamic clash of land and sea is not only inspiring to filmmakers, it offers countless natural backdrops, from sun-bathed castles to charming cityscapes to rugged shores. Since filmmaking became a tradition here in the 1910s, international directors drawn to the Costa Brava have included Orson Welles, Jane Campion, Ridley Scott and many more.
Big-name directors such as Orson Welles, Jane Campion and Ridley Scott have made movies on this famous coast.
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