Land of Patagones
(Tierra de patagones)
Joaquín Azulay, Julián Azulay | Documentary, Adventure
2014 | 74 minutes | Argentina
Two brothers journey to Argentina’s southernmost edge, braving wild seas and extreme weather in a quest for connection and resilience.
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Synopsis
The Gauchos del Mar brothers embark on an expedition through one of the southernmost territories on Earth: Staten Island (Isla de los Estados) in Argentina. Along the way, they share experiences with native communities on both sides of the Andes, learning about their traditional livelihoods, encountering the region’s wildlife, and enduring extreme weather conditions as they make their way to Ushuaia.
From there, the brothers board a sailboat to navigate the Beagle Channel and cross the Le Maire Strait—one of the world’s most dangerous waters, notorious for shipwrecks—to reach the island’s uninhabited and remote shores. Through adventure and encounter, the film reveals a profound connection between people, nature, and the limits of human resilience.
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Pragda subjects
Culture + Identity
Environment + Sustainability
Geography
Latin American Studies
South America
Youth
Keywords
Clips
Festivals
San Diego Surf Film Festival - Best Film; Newport Beach Film Festival - Best Action Sports Film; London Surf Film Festival - Best Film; International Surf Film Festival Anglet - People's Choice Award; Barcelona Surf Film Festival; Hamburg Surf / Skate Festival - Viewers' Choice Award
DIRECTOR: Joaquín Azulay, Julián Azulay
NATIONALITY: Argentina
YEAR: 2014
GENRE: Documentary, Adventure
LANGUAGE: Spanish
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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