CAMPESINOS

Campesinos is a short documentary that explores the lives of Patagonian Cowboys (Gauchos) living at the end of the world in isolation. A stunning portrait of sacrifice, tradition and endurance in extreme conditions, and what it truly means to be alone. This short film is currently being turned into a feature film, find out more here.

Watch the short film below:

IN THE MEDIA

An in-depth Q&A and Premiere with director Matias Bolla:
https://directorsnotes.com/2020/02/26/matias-bolla-campesinos/

Q&A with director Matias Bolla on FilmInk:
https://www.filmink.com.au/short-film-week-campesinos/

Q&A with director Matias Bolla on Australian Zoetrope:
https://www.australianzoetrope.com/home/campesinos

Pagey Train podcast with Matias Bolla:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGBYzTWRO7M

Campesinos was also shared on booooooom.tv & Director’s Library.

AWARDS / SCREENINGS

Vimeo Staff Pick - Officially Selected on 08/03/2020
Director’s Notes - Official Online Premiere
Evolution! Mallorca International Film Festival 2019 - Winner Best Short Documentary
Made In The West Film Festival - Winner Best Film, Winner Audience Choice, Winner Best Cinematography, Winner Best Original Score
Sydney Lift-Off Film Festival - Winner Best Local Film
St Kilda Film Festival 2019 - Official Selection
Manchester Lift-Off Film Festival - Official Selection
Rome Prisma Independent Film Awards - Winner Best Short Documentary
JellyFest Film Festival - Official Selection, Nominated for Best Picture, Best Short Documentary & Best Sound Design
Sunday Shorts - Audience Choice Award

DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT

I decided to make this film after being moved by the lifestyle and generosity of the Gauchos on a trip to Patagonia back in 2013.

I was fascinated by their way of life, and really wanted to get to know them on a personal level to understand their work and how they deal with isolation.

The film explores the mental and physical difficulties of living completely alone, and how important it is to have strength and self-awareness.

CREDITS

Director / Editor - Matias Bolla
Director of Photography - Miller Best
Original Music by - Darren Lim
Colour Grade by - Matt Fezz
Sound Design & Mix - Rumble Studios

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