‘The Longest Night’ (originally titled ‘La Noche Más Larga’) is a thrilling drama series at Monte Baruca Psychiatric Prison on the night before Christmas. A serial killer named Simón Lago was kept in custody among the other prisoners, without the consent of outsiders. Later that night, a group of heavily armed men surrounded the prison for the mentally ill and demanded that Simón be released and given to him.
However, when the prison warden, Hugo, refuses to comply with their demands and prepares to defend himself from the attack, it causes a long night full of violence and siege. The thrilling narrative is accompanied by dramatic performances from a group of talented actors, including Luis Callejo, Alberto Ammann, Maria Caballero, and Bárbara Goenaga.
Additionally, the full sequence of events and adverse events against the intriguing background, including the psychiatric prison, may make you wonder about the actual recording sites used in the series. Now, know about The Longest Night series filming locations.
Where was the Longest Night Series recorded?
‘The Longest Night’ was recorded in Spain, especially in Madrid and Aranjuez. The main photography of the first season of the crime series began in June 2021 and appeared to end in August of that year.
At the time of production, the title of the Netflix series was ‘Baruca,’ named after the psychiatric ward where most of the action took place. Located in southwestern Europe, Spain is an ideal choice for the production area as the narrative is set in the European nation.
Spain
Several important sequences of ‘The Longest Night’ are lensed in Madrid, the capital and most populous city of Spain. The city center is a combination of modern infrastructure and historical monuments and neighborhoods, making it an ideal place to record a variety of recording projects.
View this post on Instagram
Other major art museums with capital include the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofía Museum, and the Thyssen Bornemisza Museum. In addition to the Netflix series, Madrid has hosted several films and TV shows, such as ‘Official Competition,’ ‘Moulin Rouge !,’ ‘Money Heist,’ and ‘The Others.’
By recording some additional episodes of the crime series, the production team travels to Aranjuez, a city and municipality in the Madrid Community. Located on the southern edge of the region, Aranjuez is home to many of the world’s attractions and landmarks, including the Mariblanca, the Plaza de Toros, the Pleasure craft Museum, and the Medinaceli Palace.
View this post on Instagram
In addition, the Aranjuez Cultural Landscape is a World Heritage Site, as declared by UNESCO in 2001. Movies and games that have featured municipal recordings over the years include ‘Pain and Glory,’ ‘Talk to Him,’ and ‘The Middle Ages.’
Related – Where Was Blasted Movie Filmed?
