Abstract:The objective of the present article is to reflect upon the phenomenon of substitute locations in fiction films, with special focus on Spanish cities. Although the use of one location to stand in for another is a common film practice, it hasn’t received much attention in film studies and related fields. To improve this situation, we start with a brief review of three moments of Hollywood’s history where substitute locations have been central as an industrial practice, cultural debate and promotional strategy, … Show more
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