“Three Thousand Years of Longing” is a fantasy drama film co-written and directed by George Miller. The story revolves around the lonely but brilliant academic Dr. Alithea Binnie who is happy with her life. However, while attending a conference in a foreign land, her life is turned upside down when she encounters a Djinn who offers her three wishes in exchange for her freedom. Because the Creature Doctor is logical, he has trouble believing that the Djinn is real.
Furthermore, Alithea is aware of all how wishes can go wrong, so she is skeptical about using hers. So Djinn tries to convince her to make the wish by telling her all about stories from his past and how his wishes helped people. She soon makes up her mind and makes a wish that surprises them both. In addition to the fantastic storytelling, the use of stunning background locations makes you marvel at the filming locations of ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’.
Where Was Three Thousand Years of Longing Movie Filmed?
Three Thousand Years of Longing was filmed in Turkey and Australia, specifically in New South Wales and Istanbul. The original plan was to start shooting in March 2020, but the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic delayed production.
After several months of delay, principal photography on the Idris Elba starrer began in November 2020 with some strict security protocols in place. It reportedly wrapped in early spring 2021. Now, without further ado, let’s go over all the specific locations that appear in the fantasy film.
Turkey
Since much of the film was set in Istanbul, the cast and crew decided to shoot some other parts of ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ on location in Turkey’s largest city. Istanbul is located in northwestern Turkey and serves as the cultural, economic, and historical center of the country.
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Known for its Byzantine and Ottoman architecture, the city is home to several monuments and attractions popular with tourists. Some are the Obelisk of Thutmose III, the Istanbul Archaeological Museums, the Forum of Constantine, and the Theotokos Pammakaristos Church.
Australia
Many pivotal sequences for “Three Thousand Years of Longing” were projected in New South Wales, a state on the east coast of Australia. The production team primarily set up camp in and around the state capital of Sydney. In particular, Melrose Park, a suburb of Sydney, served as a prominent filming location for the fantasy film.
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Additionally, during filming, the cast and crew members were spotted filming some important scenes in Sydney Park. Located at 416 Sydney Park Road in the inner-city suburbs of Alexandria, it is a 103-acre recreation area with distinctive hills, wetlands, a children’s playground, the AIDS Memorial Grove, and much more.
In addition to directing George Miller, New South Wales has served as a production location for several other films and TV shows, such as “Alien: Covenant”, “Mad Max: Fury Road”, “The Secrets”, and “Nine Perfect Strangers. She keeps it.’
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