Sant Cugat del Vallès is at the centre of a row over the filming of The Last Druid, starring Russell Crowe, at the former Can Sant Joan golf course. The Comuns parliamentary group has asked the Catalan government how the shoot was authorised in an area affected by African swine fever restrictions.
The questions follow an announcement by the Department of Agriculture that it would issue a legal requirement to halt filming. The department said the perimeter fencing installed at the site did not guarantee the biosecurity measures needed and did not adequately prevent wild boar from entering and leaving the area.
In questions registered in Parliament, MP Núria Lozano asked about the technical, sanitary and administrative criteria that allowed the audiovisual project to go ahead. She also asked why the problems were not identified before filming began, and who was responsible for checking compliance with the required biosecurity measures.
The Comuns said the case could create a comparative grievance for local residents and organisations. They said people in the area have spent months facing restricted or banned access to forests, paths, streams and other natural spaces affected by swine fever control measures. The group asked whether similar activities by local entities, sports clubs, schools or associations have been refused during this period.
The parliamentary group also wants to know whether there is an interdepartmental protocol for authorising exceptional activities in areas affected by African swine fever. Its questions cover the epidemiological assessment carried out before the shoot was approved, and the disinfection protocols used for vehicles, staff and technical equipment.
The Comuns further asked whether the activity can be guaranteed not to increase the risk of African swine fever spreading. They also questioned whether the episode could weaken public compliance with the existing restrictions. For more Catalonia-wide coverage, see our news page.
