Greg Mortimer: en busca de una tierra solidaria

2021 1h 20m ES

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It is southern summer and a cruise is about to leave for Antarctica. Hours earlier, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 pandemic. What seems to be the safest place in the world, becomes the worst nightmare of those who travel on the cruise when the first positive case is detected on board. Upon verifying the massive contagion inside the ship, all the countries refuse to receive it, except Uruguay. The country that had implemented an operation to repatriate thousands of citizens and resident migrants, was the only one that provided humanitarian aid to the Greg Mortimer cruise ship that, at the time of docking in the port of Montevideo, was collapsed by illness and anguish. A story where empathy, solidarity and organized action were key to containing the impacts of the disaster.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Federico Lemos
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Uruguay

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RUNTIME

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80 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Federico Lemos, shot by Francisco Prato. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Henry Ernst shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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The take

Federico Lemos directs. Francisco Prato behind the camera. Henry Ernst cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Uruguay. Dialogue in Spanish.

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180 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 5 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Federico Lemos, shot by Francisco Prato. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Henry Ernst shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.