The legendary city
By the hand of Guy Ritchiedirector of this tape, was the production designer Gemma Jackson (Winner of an Emmy for her work in Game of Thrones) who had the Eregir's Encomienda Agrabath. This city is located in Arabiaconceived as a port, just in the middle of the silk route, so it should be reflected as a Multicultural entry to the region.
“We made the early decision to base this world on some expression of the culture of the Middle East that had, simultaneously, elements of A contemporary multicultural universe ”, Said Ritchie, according to production notes.
Jackson thus attached to a Variety of sounds, cultures and vibrant colors, with inspiration in Moroccan, Persian and Turkish architecturein which geometric elements, arches and domes are always found, as well as extensive gardens and high walls; In turn, He resumed characteristic elements of Arabia, India and Surasian cultures.
The result is a scenography that was built in a Platform for the size of two soccer stadiumsthought above all to adapt to the musical numbers of the tape, and that reflects the contrast of colors, pink walls of the palaces and narrow passages.
In addition, the decoration appealed to large amounts of fabrics, fabrics and carved; Woods, metals, fruits, vegetables and even a 1000 year old olive tree appears. The own Mena Massoudwho gives Aladinn life, declared: «There was an entire market, a bazaar with people making Turkish delicacies, selling lamps and carved … It was great,» said production.
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A reinvented castle
Another of the most representative scenarios is The Sultan PalaceJasmín's father. The opulent mansion is located on the outskirts of Agrabath, so Jackson wanted highlight the contrast between the two ; The way to solve it was with the creation of a color palette and textures for each scenario. «I didn't want a typical castle to be,» said the creative, «and as they gave me the opportunity to reinvent this world, it is extremely opulent and represents the wonders of the East.»