Part of Wakanda, the imaginary kingdom presented in the new Marvel Comics film Black Panther, truly exists: the Iguaçu Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, located in the state of Paraná.
The imposing plateaus and 275 waterfalls of Iguaçu, part of the largest Iguaçu National Park, have been used as a location for dozens of films, enhancing productions such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2017); Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008); 007: Moonraker (1979); If Cats Disappeared From The World (2016); Through the Looking Glass (2017) and Paddington 2 (2017), among many others.
“The production team of Black Panther visited us and decided to film at the Iguaçu Falls because they have one of the greatest scenic expressions of nature. The parks were created to protect the memory of the characteristics of nations and wildlife. In this sense, cinema can help promote and publicize these magnificent expressions of planet Earth,” explains Ivan Baptiston, head of Iguaçu National Park.
Black Panther is an adaptation of the comic book of the same name released in 1966. The film tells the story of superhero T’Challa (Black Panther), king of Wakanda, a highly advanced and isolated civilization. When an old enemy reappears, the prince’s courage is tested as he is drawn into a conflict that threatens the fate of Wakanda and the world. His superhero powers include superhuman speed, intelligence, and enhanced senses. The waterfalls serve as a backdrop for a story filled with action and adventure. It is fiction with rich reflections of reality.
Source: BrazilGovNews