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THE MAN OF THE FUTURE (EL HOMBRE DEL FUTURO)
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Completed - SPANISH - Drama - 96 minutes

Log Line

Michelsen, an elderly truck driver, sets out on his last trip to the southern tip of Chilean Patagonia. The arduous drive through the magnificent landscape ultimately becomes a recapitulation of his life when he unexpectedly encounters his adult daughter, whom he hasn’t seen since her childhood.

Previous markets

  • Ventana Sur 2019 (Premiere)
  • Cannes 2020 (Line up)
Full history

Year of production : 2019

Director(s) : Felipe RÍOS

Synopsis

Michelsen, an elderly truck driver, sets out on his last trip driving freight to the southern tip of Chilean Patagonia. The long and arduous drive through the magnificent, luxuriant natural landscape, past lakes and extensive glaciers, ultimately becomes a recapitulation of his life when he unexpectedly encounters his adult daughter, whom he hasn’t seen since her childhood.

Production

Country(ies) : CHILE, ARGENTINA

Festivals and Awards

Karlovy Vary IFF 2019 - Official Selection - Competition (SPECIAL JURY MENTION)
San Sebastian FF 2019 Film Library (not in selection)
Thessaloniki IFF 2019 Film Market Films
Ventana Sur 2019


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