Hit movie "Chronicle" was set in Seattle but was primarily filmed in South Africa, using the facilities of Cape Town Film Studios. Click through the gallery to find out which other worldwide hits have been at least partly shot in South Africa.
'Chronicle' (2012) —
Hit movie "Chronicle" was set in Seattle but was primarily filmed in South Africa, using the facilities of Cape Town Film Studios. Click through the gallery to find out which other worldwide hits have been at least partly shot in South Africa.
20th Century Fox
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Djimon Hounsou, "Blood Diamond" highlights the horrors related to the illegal trade of "conflict" gems in Africa. Set in wartime Sierra Leone during the late 1990s, the film depicts an ex-mercenary, played by DiCaprio, trying to recover a rare pink stone from a local fisherman whom rebels have forced to dig in the diamond pits.
'Blood Diamond' (2006) —
Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Djimon Hounsou, "Blood Diamond" highlights the horrors related to the illegal trade of "conflict" gems in Africa. Set in wartime Sierra Leone during the late 1990s, the film depicts an ex-mercenary, played by DiCaprio, trying to recover a rare pink stone from a local fisherman whom rebels have forced to dig in the diamond pits.
Jaap Buitendijk/Warner Bros. Entertainment
"Invictus" is an uplifting historical drama about South Africa's bid to win the Rugby World Cup in 1995. The movie was directed by Clint Eastwood and featured Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon.
'Invictus' (2009) —
"Invictus" is an uplifting historical drama about South Africa's bid to win the Rugby World Cup in 1995. The movie was directed by Clint Eastwood and featured Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon.
Warner Bros.
Also shot at Cape Town Film Studios, "Safe House" is an action thriller feauturing Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds.
'Safe House' (2012) —
Also shot at Cape Town Film Studios, "Safe House" is an action thriller feauturing Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds.
Universal
"Dredd" is the first 3D movie to be made at Cape Town Film Studios, says chief executive Nico Dekker.
"Dredd" —
"Dredd" is the first 3D movie to be made at Cape Town Film Studios, says chief executive Nico Dekker.
Lionsgate
"Lord of War" stars Nicolas Cage as an illegal arms dealer.
'Lord of War' (2005) —
"Lord of War" stars Nicolas Cage as an illegal arms dealer.
Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Set and shot in Johannesburg, featuring a South African cast and crew, "District 9" is a sci-fi thriller that made international headlines, capturing audiences with its innovative storyline and special effects.
'District 9' (2009) —
Set and shot in Johannesburg, featuring a South African cast and crew, "District 9" is a sci-fi thriller that made international headlines, capturing audiences with its innovative storyline and special effects.
TriStart Pictures
Based on a John Fante book, "Ask the Dust" was filmed almost entirely in South Africa. The 2006 drama features performances by Salma Hayek and Colin Farrell.
'Ask the Dust' (2006) —
Based on a John Fante book, "Ask the Dust" was filmed almost entirely in South Africa. The 2006 drama features performances by Salma Hayek and Colin Farrell.
Paramount pictures