Woody Allen films an idealized Madrid as envisioned by local authorities

Woody Allen is filming his 51st feature film in Madrid, which will prominently feature the city. The production, backed by local government funding, has a budget of €12 million. Madrid's regional and city governments each contributed €1.5 million, requiring the film to showcase recognizable locations. Allen's filming includes scenes near the Teatro Real and in the Salamanca district, where traffic was briefly halted. The film's title remains undisclosed but will include "Madrid."