 After it was announced that a big production would take place on the  history of Troy, the Turkish government and Ministry of Culture and  Tourism had contacted with the production suggesting the filming  should be done in Canakkale, Turkey, where the real Troy was. The  filmmakers didnt agree. The Turkish government even offered  sponsorship if the premiere was to be made on the ancient set of  Troy but the premiere took place in Berlin, where most of the  historical remains were displayed after being taken from Anatolia.