Film “Playa de Lobos,” Shot Entirely in Fuerteventura, Debuts Trailer
The feature‑length comedy by Javier Veiga will hit Spanish cinemas on 5 December, bringing a slice of Fuerteventura to the big screen.
The official trailer for Playa de Lobos is now online (see the link in the original post). Filmed entirely on the island throughout 2024, the movie is set for a nationwide release on 5 December.
Production Details
- Director: Javier Veiga
- Cast: Dani Rovira, Marta Hazas, Antonio San Juan, and Javier Veiga himself
- Shooting schedule: Five weeks, employing 280 local extras selected through an island‑wide casting call
- Investment: Approximately €1 million injected into the local economy
“The shoots are a great opportunity for the diversification of the local economy, leaving investment and employment in Fuerteventura,” said Nereida Calero, councilor for the Fuerteventura Film Commission.
“It is important to keep fostering the development of the audiovisual industry on our island, always in harmony with respect for the territory and its landscape.”
Filming Locations
The story unfolds against the backdrop of several iconic spots across the island:
- Playa de la Guirra in Caleta de Fuste (Antigua) – the main setting
- The Dunes of Corralejo road and Puerto de Corralejo (La
The historic town of Betancuria - Private areas inTefía** and Costa Calma
These locations span the municipalities of Antigua, Pájara, Puerto del Rosario, La Oliva, and Betancuria.
Production Companies & Distribution
- Producers: Mediolimón, Zebra (Grupo IZEN), and Epos Cine
- Support: RTVE, with collaboration from Pampa Films
- Distribution (Spain): Tripictures
- Executive Producers: Marta Hazas and Sara Fernández‑Velasco
Plot Summary
Playa de Lobos follows the unlikely encounter of two polar opposites at sunset in a beach bar overlooking the Islote de Lobos:
- Manuel, an Andalusian who works at the bar, eager to finish his shift and go home.
- Klaus, an Argentine tourist who refuses to leave his hammock, demanding the “last beer” and a night of moon‑gazing.
Their absurd clash—one wanting to clock out, the other wanting to stay forever under the moon—drives the comedic heart of the film.
For more updates on Fuerteventura news and cultural events, stay tuned to Noticias Fuerteventura.