To this end, the recordings and respective production will be supported by 50 British technicians, who will climb Lubango, in Huíla, next month.
According to a note from the provincial government of Huíla, to which VerAngola had access, this is the first time that the event will be the setting for filming. "For the first time, the event will serve as the setting for filming an episode of the international series 'The Grand Tour', from BBC London, with the presence of international pilots and vehicles, in addition to the best national representatives", says the note.
This year, in August, the race, which is part of the 123rd Festas de Nossa Senhora do Monte, will be one of the main highlights of the documentary, which will premiere worldwide and will be shown on Amazon Prime Video next year, according to Angop.
High definition 4k cameras, vehicle recording systems, and drones are some of the equipment that the team will use to record, aiming to make this race an authentic movie show.
The team will stay in Angola for three weeks and will visit several provinces in the south of Angola, with a special focus on Huíla, the province where the documentary will be filmed, said David Morgan, series producer at Lambert Studios.
The producer, who met with Hélio de Almeida, Huíla's vice-governor for the Technical Sector and Infrastructures, on Thursday, said that the aim is also to highlight the natural beauty, culture and dynamism of the Angolans, concluding the documentary with the energy of the car race in Huíla.
David Morgan also added that the filming will involve interactions with Angolan technicians and drivers, an essential aspect for the authenticity of the product.
Quoted by Angop, the official said that negotiations are underway with the Angolan Public Television (TPA) for a possible co-participation and future local screening of the documentary.
Ivan Santos, president of the Provincial Motorsports Association in Huíla, said that the arrival of this foreign team represents a "significant step" in the internationalization of this event, with the potential to attract investment, tourists and cultural collaborations.
According to Angop, this event is considered the largest sporting activity in the country, as it brings together more than 300,000 people.
