Cinematic experiences
The Velero Rafael Verdera, with over a century of history, it is not only a treasure of Spanish maritime heritage, but also a unique setting for film productions. Thanks to its authenticity, wooden construction, and historic charm, our ship has become the location of choice for film shoots, photo shoots, and audiovisual experiences seeking a maritime setting with character and tradition. Let’s take a look at some of them!
«La isla del diablo»(1994)
Adventure film for children directed by Juan Piquer.
«La vida de Blasco Ibañez» (1996)
Rafael Verdera participated in this film directed by Berlanga.
«El secreto de la porcelana» (1998)
The boat featured in this series directed by Antonio Bodegas is the Rafael Verdera sailboat!
«Presence of mind» (1998)
Directed by Antonio Aloy and produced by Jordan Leibert. Cast: Sadie Frost, Lauren Bacall, Harvey Keitel, Ella Jones, Nilo Mur, based on Henry James’ novel “The Turn of the Screw” with screenplay by Antonio Aloy and Barbara Gueny.
REPORTAJE SERRA DE TRAMUNTANA (1999)
In 1999, in Mallorca, a TV report on the Serra de Tramuntana mountains and some key figures in the history of this area and the island, such as Archduke Luis Salvador and Chopin. Presented by actor Michael Douglas, owner of the “S’Estaca” estate, formerly owned by the Archduke, brother of Empress Sisi.
«El robo más grande jamás contado» (2001)
In 2001, Caribbean “pirate” finale in “The Greatest Robbery Ever Told” starring Antonio Resines and directed by Daniel Monzón for Lola Films.
«CHOPIN, CHOPIN!» (2024)
Also, in 2024, we participated in the filming of the Polish production Chopin, Chopin!, the second largest in Poland, shot in Mallorca, with scenes from this biopic about the composer Frederic Chopin.
