Gaucho Gaucho - Expat Cinema Rotterdam
Gaucho Gaucho is a stunningly cinematic documentary that transports you to the vast pampas of northwestern Argentina, where a tight-knit community of gauchos fiercely preserves its centuries-old traditions. Filmed in breathtaking black and white, it captures not only the sweeping landscapes and the tough, unyielding lifestyle of these South American cowboys but also their deep connection to their horses, cattle, and land.
Directed by Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw, the acclaimed filmmakers behind The Truffle Hunters, the documentary blends grandeur with intimacy. We meet young Jonny, wide-eyed as he absorbs his father’s wisdom, 17-year-old Guada, who dreams of proving herself in the male-dominated rodeo, and the elder gauchos, keepers of stories and tradition.
Like their previous work, Dweck and Kershaw craft a mesmerizing portrait of a way of life that stands in quiet defiance of modernity. Gaucho Gaucho is more than just a visual spectacle—it’s a poignant tribute to a culture built on resilience, pride, and deep-rooted camaraderie.
- 19:00
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Gaucho Gaucho is a stunningly cinematic documentary that transports you to the vast pampas of northwestern Argentina, where a tight-knit community of gauchos fiercely preserves its centuries-old traditions. Filmed in breathtaking black and white, it captures not only the sweeping landscapes and the tough, unyielding lifestyle of these South American cowboys but also their deep connection to their horses, cattle, and land.
Directed by Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw, the acclaimed filmmakers behind The Truffle Hunters, the documentary blends grandeur with intimacy. We meet young Jonny, wide-eyed as he absorbs his father’s wisdom, 17-year-old Guada, who dreams of proving herself in the male-dominated rodeo, and the elder gauchos, keepers of stories and tradition.
Like their previous work, Dweck and Kershaw craft a mesmerizing portrait of a way of life that stands in quiet defiance of modernity. Gaucho Gaucho is more than just a visual spectacle—it’s a poignant tribute to a culture built on resilience, pride, and deep-rooted camaraderie.
