Where was Rose of Nevada filmed?

Having previously helmed critically acclaimed works Bait and Enys Men, Mark Jenkin is back with another eccentric slice of British indie cinema.

Jenkin’s acclaimed Cornish sci-fi/drama Rose of Nevada was critically acclaimed when it premiered at the Venice film festival last year, shining new light on Cornwall’s history and culture.

The film, which stars George MacKay and Callum Turner, tells the story of the titular Rose of Nevada, a ship that returns 30 years after it vanished. MacKay and Turner then join the ships crew only to be transported back in time.

But where exactly was the film set? Read on for everything you need to know about where Rose of Nevada was shot.

Where was Rose of Nevada filmed?

Rose of Nevada was shot on location in Cornwall, continuing Jenkin’s streak of shooting in the region. It brings to life the beautiful and mysterious Cornish landscapes, echoing the directors previous work.

The locations used include various harbour towns such as Jenkin's home town Newlyn in West Cornwall, Mullion on the Lizard Penisula and Hayle on the north coast.

Speaking about making the film in Cornwall during an interview with The Guardian, Jenkin explained: "It’s like, this is my world here. So that is the centre of the world. It doesn’t mean it’s better than anywhere else, but it’s the bit that I’m engaged with."

In the same piece, he explained that the fishing boat used for production was a working boat, and that "when there was a break, the skipper would take it out and do some fishing".

Meanwhile, Screen Cornwall's managing director Laura Giles said of the film and Jenkin's impact on the Cornish film industry.: "It’s a local filmmaker telling a story set and rooted here. Mark is a talisman and doing a fantastic job, but I think there’s other people coming through as well who are really interesting."

Rose of Nevada follows Jenkin’s drama Bait and folk horror Enys Men, both of which are set in Cornwall and form part of a lose trilogy inspired by Cornish Celtic culture.

Enys Men was notable for its use of the Cornish language on its poster, thought to be the first instance of the language being used on a theatrical movie poster.

An advocate for Cornish culture and history, Jenkin was named a bard of Cornwall in 2020, “for promoting Kernow through Film internationally".

Rose of Nevada is in cinemas from 24 April.

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