HS-05. Gabriel and the Mountain

Brazil/France, Feature Film, 2017, 131 min

Winner at Cannes, Lima and Sao Paulo International Film Festivals

Gabriel Buchmann, a young Brazilian backpacker, is found dead on top of a mountain in Africa. Inspired by Agn├â╞Æ├é┬¿s Varda’s Vagabond, director Fellipe Barbosa makes a masterful tribute to his friend by re-creating the last 70 days of Buchmann's life. From Buchmann’s letters, and with help from Pedro Sotero, one of Brazil’s top cinematographers, Barbosa tracks down people that Buchmann had stayed with, his guides and African friends. All of these people play themselves in this unforgettable film (opposite Jo├â╞Æ├é┬úo Zappa, who plays Buchmann), and we learn all about Buchmannn’s lovable quirks from the eyes of these native-born Africans. With his somewhat darker complexion, Buchmann hoped to enter the ├â┬ó├óΓÇÜ┬¼├àΓÇ£heart of Africa,├â┬ó├óΓÇÜ┬¼├é┬¥ to blend in with the people. But he didn't blend well because his entire demeanor shouted "tourist," and he always wore his cowboy belt outside his dashika. Subtitled.

Directed by Fellipe Gamarano Barbosa

US Premiere