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Summer 2024
Civil War
Saltburn
Mission: Impossible – Dead
Reckoning Part 1
OUTSTANDING LOCATIONS IN A CONTEMPORARY FILM
CIVIL WAR
In a civil war-torn future America, a team of military-embedded
journalists race to reach the nation's capital before rebel
factions storm the White House. Georgia's diverse terrain plays
a pivotal role in their cross-country journey, each location a
character in its own right. Chattahoochee Hills offers dense
woodlands and open fields that reflect the uncertainty and
danger of their mission. Downtown Atlanta's urban sprawl
embodies the chaos and destruction of war, while the imposing
granite domes of Stone Mountain symbolize the monumental
challenges they face. Emory University in Briarcliff transforms
into a brief haven of intellectual refuge amidst the turmoil. The
UN refugee camp, constructed in Alonzo Herndon Stadium,
provides a stark contrast, highlighting the humanitarian crisis
unfolding in the background of their perilous trek.
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING PART 1
Beautiful global backdrops co-star in Ethan Hunt's latest
globetrotting adventure, pushing the franchise to new heights by
delivering epic action set pieces across spectacular landscapes
like the Liwa Desert, Abu Dhabi International Airport, Venice's
Palazzo Ducale and the ords of Åndalsnes. Hunt's interaction with
his environment is a crucial part of the story, with each dynamic
backdrop contributing to the high-stakes atmosphere and global
scale of the narrative. The romantic beauty of Rome offsets a
fierce car chase through ancient streets and down the Spanish
Steps, while Norway is the site of a rooftop battle atop a speeding
train along the gorgeous alpine Rauma Railway, and Cruise's
jaw-dropping motorcycle base jump from Norway's 4,000-foot
Helsetkopen Mountain.
SALTBURN
Saltburn is as much about its captivating locations as it is
about the intricate lives of its characters. The story begins at
Oxford University, where the ancient, storied architecture of
its iconic squares breathes life into the protagonist's privileged
academic world. As he is drawn into the world of an aristocratic
classmate, the narrative shifts to a sprawling 900-year-old
estate whose vast gardens, towering walls and labyrinthine
rooms become a character of their own, highlighting the
contrast between different social classes and immersing the
audience in the world of the wealthy and powerful. The estate's
timeless beauty and mystery frame an unforgettable summer,
with each stone and shadow heightening the story's dramatic
tension and enhancing themes of privilege, decadence and the
complexities of elite social circles.
