The Canary Islands are, without a doubt, an authentic natural spectacle in their own right. For this reason, there are many directors who choose them for the sets of their productions. In this article we are going to talk about 13 films that were shot on Fuerteventura, so that you can visit the locations next time you are here.
Jump Out (2023)
This is the latest film to be filmed in Fuerteventura, in the horror genre. It is about a group of friends who jump off a cliff on a remote island where not everything goes as they thought it would. The untimely injury of one of them means that they have to fight for the survival of all of them, facing unimaginable horrors.
Eternals (2021)
In Eternals, we met characters from the Marvel franchise, one of the most acclaimed franchises in history. The film tells the story of how life on Earth has been lived for millions of years. But now that the human race is living with a threat, they will act.
We can see the Playa de la Solapa in its scenes. It is a unique and perfect place to enjoy an unforgettable sunset.
Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
This time Wonder Woman travels back to the 80s and the Cold War. She’s up against a very evil businessman: Maxwell Lord and Barbara Miverna, a villain with powers that will complicate things for the superheroine. As in the first film, the Dunes of Corralejo were the setting for the second film in the series.
The kill team (2019)
Starring Nat Wolff and Alexander Skarsgård, The kill team is the story of a soldier who arrives in Afghanistan and finds an inspiring leader. But a massacre of innocent civilians will change everything, as he is torn between reporting his leader or not. The director chose Fuerteventura to recreate the village of Mojammad Kalay in southern Afghanistan.
4L (2019)
This Spanish film is about Tocho (Hovik Keuchkerian) and Jean Pierre (Jena Reno) who learn that a friend (Quique San Francisco) is ill. They decide to visit him in Mali to reminisce about the trips the three of them took in the 1980s. They cross Africa in a car they affectionately call “4 latas” (as in “old banger”).
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
Exotic and faraway worlds recreated in Fuerteventura were the setting for this Star Wars spin-off, turning the island into a stunning natural backdrop that added realism and grandeur to the Han Solo story. The Pecenescal Valley, Jandía Natural Park, Cofete and La Pared became the perfect backdrop for the adventures of the famous smuggler.
Wonder Woman (2018)
This film tells the story of Wonder Woman, a unique woman with supernatural powers who is not from Earth. During the film we can see Themyscira, her birthplace, filmed in the dunes of Corralejo, and one of the places where the superheroine confronts evil, Jandia, was also filmed on the island.
Solo (2018)
This film, shot entirely on Fuerteventura, takes place on the island itself. In September 2014, Álvaro, a young surfer, is in search of the perfect wave. But an accident when he falls from a very inaccessible cliff leaves him in indescribable agony for 48 hours, with a badly injured body and broken bones. The film is based on real events.
The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018)
In this film, Toby, a film director, gets caught up in the madness of an old Spanish shoemaker who thinks he is Don Quixote. This leads him on a series of unique adventures that will make you laugh more than once. Toby will also have to face the consequences of a film he made when he was young. The director, Terry Gilliam, spent 8 days filming on Fuerteventura in different locations.
Allied (2016)
This film starring Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard tells the story of the French protectorate of Morocco in 1942, at the time of the Second World War. Brad Pitt plays a Canadian spy who poses as the husband of a Frenchwoman (Marion Cotillard) who is a member of the Resistance. The film takes place during a mission they have to carry out in North Africa.
We see two locations in Fuerteventura: the dunes of Corralejo and the surroundings of the Barranco de los Encantados.
The Lighthouse of the Whales (2016)
This Spanish production, starring Maribel Verdú and Joaquin Furriel, tells an emotional story. Lola and her son Tristán, who suffers from autism, travel to Patagonia to improve his life through contact with orcas. The film shows the landscapes of Jandía and Las Playitas.
Mine (2016)
In this film, which recreates the adventure of Armie Harmer, we travel to the Middle East without leaving the Canary Islands. This soldier has the misfortune to step on a mine and is trapped in the desert with all the dangers that entails. The film was shot in Fuerteventura, in the Dunes of Corralejo, and almost the entire film is shot there.
Exodus. Gods and Kings (2014)
A film directed by Ridley Scott and starring none other than Christopher Bale. In it, Moses defies Ramses to free 600,000 slaves. In the film, you can experience the escape through Egypt to reach the Promised Land. If you want to see the set of the film from the inside, you need to go to Las Peñitas, where the director created a small village. Cofete is also part of the images we see in Exodus: Gods and Kings.
These are some of the films that have been shot on Fuerteventura, using its beautiful scenery as a backdrop. Each of these productions offers a unique opportunity to see how the island has been transformed into different cinematic environments. If you don’t yet have accommodation in Fuerteventura, the Lopesan Hotel Group has the best hotels for you to enjoy your stay.
