'Brigands: The Quest for Gold': Inside stunning filming locations that set stage for Netflix's series
APULIA, ITALY: 'Brigands: The Quest for Gold' aka 'Briganti' will start streaming on Netflix on April 23, 2024, and the story is centered around the brigandage in post-unification Italy.
The series is directed by Antonio Le Fosse, Steve Saint Leger, and Nicola Sorcinelli and produced by Fabula Pictures Company. It stars Michela De Rossi, Ivana Lotito, Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz, Orlando Cinque, Marlon Joubert, Giuseppe Lo Piccolo, Pietro Micci, and Nando Paone among others.
'Brigands: The Quest for Gold' is a story about Southern Italy and the makers have tried to stay true to the story and filmed a large portion of the series in the region. Filming for the series began in 2022 as Apulia Film Commission and Apulia Film Commission Foundation helped in the filming of the series, as per CIAK.
Here is a guide to all the filming locations for 'Brigands: The Quest for Gold'.
Apulia, Italy
'Brigands: The Quest for Gold' was shot in the Apulian region and the picturesque locations complement the romance and history of the series. The locations shot in the region include Altamura, Salent, Lece, Melpignano, Nardo, and Brindisi, as per the Brindisi Report.
Apulia or Pulga is a beautiful region in the Southern peninsular region of Italy and is very rich in natural resources. As has been shown in the series, the region has a rich history of being colonized over centuries.
The architecture of the region shows evidence of multiple cultures and the region is particularly known for its castles and there is plenty of evidence of that in 'Brigands: The Quest for Gold' too.
The series tells the story of brigands but it is as much a story of the region and the history of the region and how its rich, resourceful land has caught the eye of the invaders for centuries.
Alfonsino Castle
A major portion of the series has been shot in the Alfonsino Castle in Brindisi. The castle stands as a glorious architectural marvel on the Island of Sant'Andrea. It is an old bastion guarding the history of the Adriatic coast.
The calming sea waves conceal the military battles the castle has overseen in its time. The history of the castle dates back to 1445 when it was constructed by Alfonso of Aragon. Currently, it attracts tourists from all over the world and is a vibrant hub of festivals and artistic events.
After 'Brigands: The Quest for Gold', we are sure that many more filmmakers will keep an eye on this castle to shoot their films and shows.
How to stream 'Brigands: The Quest for Gold' aka 'Briganti'?
'Brigands: The Quest for Gold' will start streaming on Netflix on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Don't have a Netflix Subscription?
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'Brigands: The Quest for Gold' aka 'Briganti'
'Brigands: The Quest for Gold' will start streaming on Netflix on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
