Gaucho Americano
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Paula López
Nicolás Molina
| 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 |
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]
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]
Cast
Release
Gaucho 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]