A 65-minute time machine to rural Uruguay where childhood is wild and horses are faster than WiFi.
Docudrama that shows life and country games in Uruguay at the beginning of the last century, through the adventures of a child. With country and gaucho themes, it was co-produced by the National Directorate of Public Relations (DINARP). The film is based on texts by Serafín García.
Cinematography
Stunning rural Uruguayan landscapes shot with documentary precision.
Production
Rare state-funded preservation of gaucho culture on film.
Acting
Child actor Pedro M. Nieto carries pure authenticity.
Director
Eduardo Darino
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
One of the few cinematic records of authentic gaucho culture during Uruguay's military government era.
Eli Wallach's cameo exists because Darino met him at a film festival and charmed him into a free role.
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