Gaucho Americano (lit. 'American Gaucho') is a 2021 Chilean documentary film directed by Nicolás Molina and written by Molina, Valentina Arango and Paula López.[1] It presents the life of Joaquín and Víctor, 2 gauchos from Chilean Patagonia who find themselves alone in an American ranch to do a job.[2]
| Gaucho Americano | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Nicolás Molina |
| Written by | Valentina Arango Paula López Nicolás Molina |
| Produced by | Joséphine Schroeder |
| Cinematography | Nicolás Molina |
| Edited by | Camila Mercadal |
| Music by | Ángel Parra |
Production company | Pequén Producciones |
Release dates | |
Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | Chile |
| Languages | Spanish English |
The film was named on the shortlist for Chilean's entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards,[3] but it was not selected.[4]
Synopsis
editJoaquín and Victor, both gauchos from Chilean Patagonia, are hired as muleteers on a ranch in the United States. Accompanied only by their dogs and horses, they will have to protect their flocks of thousands of sheep from predators, in a foreign land that they believe they can dominate.[5]
Cast
editRelease
editGaucho Americano had its world premiere on April 29, 2021, at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.[7] It was screened in mid-August 2021 for the first time in Chilean territory at the Santiago International Film Festival.[8][9] It was commercially released on September 8, 2022, in Chilean theaters.[10]
Reception
editCritical reception
editNikki Baughan from ScreenDaily describes Guacho Americano as a passive and hypnotic documentary that has a lot to say about immigration, rural life, and generational differences. In addition, to highlight the photography work of the director.[11]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary | International Spectrum - Best Documentary | Gaucho Americano | Nominated | [12] |
| Santiago International Film Festival | Grand Jury Prize - International Feature Length | Nominated | [13] | ||
| Santiago International Documentary Festival | National Competition - Best Film | Nominated | [14] | ||
| DocsMX: The International Documentary Film Festival of Mexico City | Our America - Best Documentary | Nominated | [15] | ||
| 2022 | Trento Film Festival | Genziana d'Oro | Won | [16] |
References
edit- ^ "¡Documental chileno "Gaucho Americano" se pre estrena en Chile!". Mundo Peliculas (in Spanish). 2021-08-14. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
- ^ Correa, Carlos. "Gaucho Americano - Por Carlos Correa". Retrieved 2023-07-25.
- ^ "Hasta el próximo 19 de septiembre los miembros de la #Academia de Cine de Chile, podrán votar para elegir a la película que nos representará como candidata a Mejor Película Extranjera en los #Oscar 2023. ¡Conoce a las 14 películas en carrera!". Twitter. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ Gallegos, Ricardo (2022-08-10). "Oscar a Mejor Película Internacional 2023 – Todas las selecciones oficiales por país". La Estatuilla. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "Gaucho americano". Cinechile (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-25.
- ^ a b "Reparto Completo de Gaucho Americano (Cine.com)". cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-25.
- ^ ""Gaucho americano", la película del chileno Nicolás Molina seleccionada en Hot Docs". El Mostrador (in Spanish). 2021-03-28. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
- ^ "SANFIC17 revela su programación completa y participantes | SANFIC" (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ ""Gaucho Americano": El premiado documental chileno que no te puedes perder en SANFIC 17 - La Máquina Medio". 2023-07-26. Archived from the original on 2023-07-26. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "Gaucho Americano estrena en cines". Me Gusta el Cine (in Spanish). 2022-09-05. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
- ^ Baughan, Nikki. "'Gaucho Americano': Hot Docs Review". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
- ^ "GAUCHO AMERICANO ESTRENA EN FESTIVAL HOT DOCS". antes.cinemachile.cl (in Spanish). 2021-04-29. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ Rivera, Diego (2021-08-14). "Santiago Film Festival returns as online event". Chile Today. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "LatAm cinema » FIDOCS y FICIQQ: una quincena para celebrar el cine chileno y latinoamericano". Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "16° DOCSMX: Gaucho americano". www.mexicoescultura.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ ""Gaucho Americano" del chileno Nicolás Molina ganó el Oro en el Festival de Trento". Cumbres | Revista de montaña (in Spanish). 2022-05-08. Retrieved 2023-07-26.