Eastbourne Film Society: The Road to Patagonia
Cinema
Matty Hannon, 2024 1h 31m (15)
Ecologist Matty Hannon surfs his way along the west coast of the Americas, his ambitious voyage taking him from the Alaskan wilderness to the tip of Patagonia.
Currently not showing
This title has been programmed with Eastbourne Film Society. The screening on Saturday 11 October will be introduced by Mansel Stimpson, Chair of EFS.
Follow ecologist Matty Hannon on an incredible solo adventure as he leaves his life in the city behind for the great outdoors. Surfing his way along the west coast of the Americas, his ambitious voyage takes him from the Alaskan wilderness to the tip of Patagonia.
Just as the dangers and isolation of his trip take their toll, he meets the girl of his dreams, who throws caution to the wind and joins Matty on his 50,000km odyssey. Riding south on motorbike and horseback, cultures and worlds collide as the duo encounter Zapatista rebels, Amazonian shamans and Mapuche leaders.
Shot over 16 years, The Road to Patagonia is a dazzling odyssey into the untouched natural world that few get to experience, offering a thrilling new perspective on our place within it.
"A masterpiece" ★★★★★ Surfer Magazine