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Where was A Hologram for the King filmed?

2016 film, directed by Tom Tykwer.

  • Morocco

The story is set in New York City, about 3,738 miles (6,016 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
New York City
Filmed in
Morocco
Distance
About 3,738 miles (6,016 km) between New York City and the nearest filming location.

About A Hologram for the King

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Released
2016
Director
Tom Tykwer
Cast
Tom HanksAlex BlackSarita ChoudhuryBen WhishawTracey FairawayDavid MenkinRolf SaxonJay Abdo
Genre
DramaComedy
Based on
A Hologram for the King

The story

American salesman Alan Clay is sent to sell a holographic teleconferencing system to the Saudi government by overseeing a presentation for the King of Saudi Arabia.

He hires a driver, Yousef, who describes being in love with a woman whose wealthy and jealous husband has led Yousef to fear for his life.

One day, he slips inside the building and meets Danish executive Hanne.

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