Hollywood has come to Ghent

[Geo]

Hollywood has come to Ghent



Mon 17/08/2015 - 12:28
The Sint-Michielshelling in the East Flemish city of Ghent is ready for the filming
of the opening scene of the new Hollywood film Emperor about the life and times
of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. The Sint-Michielshelling, the Sint-Michielsplein
and part of the Korenmarkt have been transported back to the 16th century for
the filming that starts on Tuesday.

Emelie Vervecken of the production company Corsan told the VRT that “Most of the film was shot in Prague.
However, we were still missing some crucial footage and we said that that could only be shot in Ghent.”

The adventure film set in the 16th century empire of Charles V is directed by Lee Tamahori.

Ghent has long been a favourite location for film-makers. However, ‘Emporor’ is by far the most expensive
production every to be (in part) filmed in the city.



In the streets where filming will take place the trappings of modern life such as road signs, street lights
and bins have been hidden. The wrought ironwork on the bridge has also been covered up with artificial
stonework. A 16th century market has been built under the bridge.

Filming on the Sint-Michielshelling will last from Tuesday until Friday. The public transport company De Lijn
and taxi drivers have agreed to diversions that will keep them out of the area where filming is to take place.



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