The Military Hospital of Seville, despite being inaugurated multiple times, remains empty and is now utilized as a filming location due to its lack of patients.
The Military Hospital of Seville, which has been inaugurated four times over the years, continues to sit largely unused, with most of its 13 floors closed and an absence of operational emergency services. This unique situation has turned the hospital into a desirable location for filmmakers, who are drawn to the expansive space and minimal patient activity, making it an ideal backdrop for various productions.
One recent film that utilized the hospital as a filming location is 'El Cielo de los Animales'. Scenes shot at the hospital include portrayals of patients and medical staff, creating the illusion of a fully functioning healthcare facility. In reality, the hospital operates far from that ideal, relying on being a sterile environment void of patients to attract production companies, highlighting the irony of its current state.
The situation raises broader questions about the utility of such health care facilities and the implications of having a hospital that cannot serve its intended purpose. As the hospital stands as an empty shell, it illustrates both the challenges facing the healthcare system and the creative adaptations that filmmakers are resorting to find suitable locations for their projects.
