The sprawling Soviet-era industrial complex operated for fifty years producing aluminum oxide, until it shut down a decade after the political transition. Much of the site was used to store red mud, an industrial byproduct from aluminum oxide production, which has left a distinctive rusty red stain on many buildings and the ground. The site is dotted with large, disused factory buildings that still house historic equipment. The abandoned production halls offer not only inspiring locations but also ideal conditions for building expansive sets, as the area is enclosed, isolated from the public, and just an hour’s drive from Budapest, Hungary's capital. The factory has attracted numerous productions, including one that transformed the site into a Middle Eastern town, taking full advantage of the deep red dust, which creates a perfect backdrop for desert and exotic scenes.
Gallery of Red Rusty Factory
