The capital of the country has transcended and shined on screens worldwide, thanks to various film productions that have filmed scenes, and even entire movies, in its main areas and streets.
Keep reading and discover, through 5 films, why Mexico City is a first-class film destination, where you can enjoy a life in the style of Nest Seekers.
Romeo + Juliet
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes, Baz Luhrmann's 1996 adaptation showcased iconic locations in Mexico City such as Zona Rosa, the Historic Center, Paseo de la Reforma, and Chapultepec Castle, where Romeo and Juliet's first encounter was staged.
Frida
The biopic about Mexico's most famous painter is a cinematic gem that captures the essence of the streets in the traditional neighborhood of Coyoacan. Directed by Julie Taymor and filmed in 2002 in Mexico City, this production showcases beautiful locations such as the Casa Azul (Blue House), the Anahuacalli Museum, the Hotel Majestic, and the San Ildefonso College.
Man on Fire
A popular Hollywood movie set entirely in Mexico City, starring Denzel Washington, Marc Anthony, and Dakota Fanning. Directed by Tony Scott, this 2004 film's main locations include Parque Mexico, La Condesa, the Historic Center, and a mansion on Paseo de la Reforma.
007: Spectre
Considered the most famous Hollywood film shot in Mexico City, this installment of the James Bond universe, directed by Sam Mendes in 2015, features the iconic Day of the Dead parade. While the plot portrays it as an ancient tradition in the city, the actual inception of this parade started with the film itself.
Godzilla 2: King of the Monsters
The 2019 film is the most recent Hollywood production shot in Mexico City. Directed by Michael Dougherty, this story about the terrifying Asian monster uses the Historic Center, specifically Plaza Santo Domingo, as a setting to represent Mara Island, a fictional location in the Godzilla universe. The action scenes showcase several iconic buildings of the city.
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