Netflix production 'Aaahh Belinda' (original title 'Aaahh Belinda'), a remake of the classic award-winning film of the same name directed by Atıf Yılmaz, is a Turkish comedy-drama film directed by Deniz Yorulmazer. The narrative revolves around a young actress named Dilara, who agrees to star in a shampoo commercial. But her flawless and smooth life takes an unexpected turn when her character is transported to Handan's world during the commercial shoot. First she has difficulty in controlling the situation, then she tries her best to return to the normal world, trying to convince people that she is Dilara, not Belinda.
Starring Neslihan Atagül Doğulu, Serkan Çayoğlu, Necip Memili, Meral Çetinkaya, Beril Pozam and Efe Tunçer, the comedy film mostly takes place in the alternative world of the advertising character, but there seems to be no distinctive element in terms of visuality and location. The parallels between the two worlds make it difficult for Dilara to accept the fact that she is indeed stuck in a different world. It also makes viewers wonder about the actual filming locations of 'Oh Belinda'. If you're wondering the same, let us fill you in with all the details!
Aaahh Belinda Filming Locations
'Aaahh Belinda' was shot entirely in Turkey, especially in and around Istanbul. Principal photography for the comedy-drama movie apparently began around May 2022 and was completed by the end of June of the same year. So, without wasting time, let's take a look at all the specific locations that appear in the Netflix movie!
Istanbul Turkey
All key sequences for 'Aaahh Belinda' were reportedly shot in and around Istanbul, with the production team making the most of the Turkish city's vast and versatile landscapes. Be it modern cityscapes or historical landmarks, the film manages to offer audiences the best of both worlds and an immersive experience. While the exteriors were probably mostly shot on-site, some key interior scenes may actually have been recorded on a soundstage from two film studios located in and around the city.
Also, in the exterior shots of 'Aaahh Belinda', it is highly likely that you will see some iconic and historical places in the background, as Istanbul is home to many such places. Abdi İpekçi Street, Bağdat Street, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Zorlu Center, Hagia Eirene, Chora Church and Theotokos Pammakaristos Church in Nişantaşı are some of the city's attractions and historical places. Over the years, the region of Istanbul has been involved in many film projects, apart from 'Aaahh Belinda'. Some of them are 'Afteron', 'Full Moon', 'Ribound', 'You're Knocking on My Door' and 'As if'.