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The survival drama "Heart of the Beast," starring Brad Pitt and New Zealand mountain rescue dog Uber, was filmed in remote South Island, New Zealand.

Otago, Fiordland, New Zealand

Who
Brad Pitt, Uber (New Zealand mountain rescue dog), David Ayer
What
The survival drama "Heart of the Beast," starring Brad Pitt and New Zealand mountain rescue dog Uber, was filmed in remote South Island, New Zealand.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:21:40 GMT · 2h 34m ago
Where
Otago, Fiordland, New Zealand ·
Why
The director, David Ayer, stated that the landscapes of Otago and Fiordland perfectly mimicked the Alaskan wilderness, where the movie's plot is set.
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A major Hollywood production chose New Zealand's South Island for its rugged, untouched natural beauty, showcasing the region's capabilities as a world-class filming location and potentially boosting local tourism and film industry engagement.

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