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The Fabulous Gold Harvesting Machine

(La fabulosa máquina de cosechar oro)

All his life, ageing Toto has prospected for gold on Tierra del Fuego. Harsh living conditions and poverty harm his health, yet Toto stands in the river collecting shiny pieces of gold, day after day, come rain or shine. His son Jorge watches him, supporting him but also worrying about him.

Toto won’t trade his way of life for easier conditions in a neighbouring town. His work doesn’t only make money, it also gives him a sense of freedom and fulfilment. The film examines the two-edged nature of work, highlighting the strong bond between Toto and his son, who wants to support Toto with a surprising invention. Over the course of 7 years, we track the hand-made construction of a machine that reflects the perseverance and resilience of the locals.

Nature Work Latin America

Basic information about the film

Title	The Fabulous Gold Harvesting Machine
Original Title	La fabulosa máquina de cosechar oro
Original Language	Spanish
Subtitles	Czech, English
Premiéra	Czech premiere
Film type	Full-length documentary
Year of Production	2024
Country of Origin	Chile, Netherlands
Length	77 min.
Tags	Nature, Work, Latin America
Director	Alfredo Pourailly De La Plaza
Sales	Utopia Docs Renato Manganello renato@utopiadocs.net

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03/13 20:30	Bio Oko Františka Křížka 15, Praha 7			tickets
03/20 21:00	Světozor Cinema – Small Hall Vodičkova 41, Praha 1			tickets

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