Hollywood's Ballerina inspires Hallstatt: bloody revenge in alpine idyll!

Hollywood's Ballerina inspires Hallstatt: bloody revenge in alpine idyll!

Hallstatt, Österreich - yesterday, on June 5, 2025, the highly expected action film "Ballerina" celebrated its premiere. The new branch of the famous "John Wick" franchise not only attracts action fans, but also promises an exciting story full of revenge and violence. Under the direction of Len Wiseman, the film will cause a stir with Ana de Armas in the leading role. Keanu Reeves, who plays a central role in the "John Wick" series, will not be seen himself, but his presence is nevertheless noticeable, because "Ballerina" is firmly anchored in the John Wick Universum.

like [welt.de] (https://www.welt.de/kultur/article256206890/john-wick-ballerina-weibster-weibsta- fuehr-zum-blutigest-film-des-jahr) reports the history of Eve Maccaro, who has to experience the murder of her father through a criminal family. Driven by vengeance, she embarks on her way to the killer and is trained in a ballet school for order murderers. The film will not only be characterized by action and bloodshed, but also contains mystical elements that round off the whole. According to the first estimates, the number of deaths shown in this film could correspond to the population of Hallstatt, which was last specified as 741.

Hallstatt as a picturesque setting

A special highlight of the film is the choice of Hallstatt, Austria, as one of the main locations. According to puls24, the filming was impressive in February 2023 in the scenes. Hallstatt was able to serve as a backdrop for other film projects, including "Nine Perfect Strangers" with Nicole Kidman. In order to show snow -covered landscapes, snow from the area around Gosau and Pötsche was brought up and distributed on the streets of Hallstatt.

The shooting took place at night, which made a certain level of challenge, but remained for the film crew without major complications. The head of Hallstatt, Frank Höll, announced that the barriers on site were manageable and the services of the local building yard were fully paid. This good organization has contributed to the fact that the filming has run smoothly and the locals have not been excessively impaired.

a film full of action and tension

"Ballerina" is more than just another action film-it is a key element of the "John Wick" franchise, which has recorded over a billion dollars at the box office in the past 15 years. With the age rating FSK 18 it is clear that the film is intended for an adult audience and will get the blood going with its violent staging, which already proves the promising reviews.

The fans can look forward to an exciting mix of exciting action elements and the touching story of a young woman, which is shaped by her tragic past. "Ballerina" offers an interesting expansion of the "John Wick" universe and will certainly attract many spectators to the cinema who are looking for gripping entertainment.

With the impressive backdrops of Hallstatt and the performance of talented actors such as Ana de Armas, Ian Mcshane and Norman Reedus, "Ballerina" should definitely provide a conversation in the coming weeks.