Caserta positions itself as a film set for major productions
Caserta is leveraging its role as a filming location for the hit series 'L'Amica Geniale' to boost tourism and economic development. The city's administration highlights a four-year partnership with the production company, which has used locations including the medieval borgo of Casertavecchia and, for the first time in March 2023, the city center around Piazza Dante. The ex-Ucar industrial area, now a six-hectare set, is key to positioning Caserta as an international film production hub. Past productions at the Reggia di Caserta include 'Star Wars', 'Mission: Impossible 3', and 'The Great'. The city aims to attract more film industry activity for long-term cultural and economic benefits.
Key facts
- Caserta has been a set for 'L'Amica Geniale' for four years.
- Filming for a new chapter occurred March 1-3, 2023, in Piazza Dante and surrounding streets.
- The ex-Ucar area offers six hectares for detailed set reconstructions.
- Past productions at the Reggia include 'Star Wars', 'Mission: Impossible 3', and 'The Great'.
- The city administration emphasizes synergy between local institutions and the production company.
- Caserta aims to attract the film industry frequently for economic and tourism benefits.
- The series is based on novels by Elena Ferrante.
- The city has hosted Italian films like 'Donne e Briganti' (1950) and 'La donna più bella del mondo'.
Entities
Artists
- Elena Ferrante
- Mario Soldati
- Gina Lollobrigida
- Vittorio Gassman
Institutions
- Comune di Caserta
- Reggia di Caserta
Locations
- Caserta
- Italy
- Casertavecchia
- Piazza Dante
- ex-Ucar