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Gaucho Americano is a 2021 Chilean documentary directed by Nicolás Molina, focusing on Joaquín and Víctor, two gauchos from Chilean Patagonia. The film follows their experiences as they work as muleteers on a ranch in the United States, where they must protect thousands of sheep from predators. The narrative emphasizes their isolation, accompanied only by their dogs and horses, as they navigate life in a foreign environment.
The documentary had its world premiere on April 29, 2021, at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival and was later screened in Chile at the Santiago International Film Festival in August 2021. It was commercially released in Chilean theaters on September 8, 2022. Although it was shortlisted for Chile's entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards, it was not selected.
Why Watch
- •Meet Joaquín and Víctor, gauchos in America.
- •See stunning photography from Chilean Patagonia.
- •Follow their life protecting sheep on a ranch.
Did You Know
•Gaucho Americano premiered on April 29, 2021, at Hot Docs.
•The film was commercially released in Chile on September 8, 2022.
•Joaquín and Víctor are gauchos from Chilean Patagonia.
•The film was directed by Nicolás Molina and co-written by Valentina Arango and Paula López.
Perfect For
Chilean culture enthusiastsDocumentary loversRural life exploration