The Man of the Future (Spanish: El hombre del futuro) is a 2019 Chilean-Argentine drama road movie written and directed by Felipe Ríos Fuentes in his directorial debut. Starring José Soza and Antonia Giesen. Its world premiere was at the 54th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival where it competed for the Crystal Globe.
Synopsis After a forced retirement, the old and lonely trucker Michelsen undertakes one last trip aboard his truck to Villa O'Higgins, the so-called end of the world by the southern truckers. Along the way, he will detach himself from everything that made up his life, turning his last route into a journey of illumination, in which facing the end of the road and the wild nature will allow him to live the present as he always wanted: with his daughter Elena.
Cast The actors participating in this film are:
José Soza as Michelsen Antonia Giesen as Elena Sergio Hernández as Boss Rubén Redlich as Gaucho Sheep Roberto Farías as Four Fingers Amparo Noguera as Nicole Giannina Fruttero as Paula Jorge Arecheta as Tecla Erto Pantoja as Nicole's Husband Solange Lackington as Olivia María Alché as Maxi Nicolás Rojas as Elena's Friend Luis Uribe as Trainer
Release It had its world premiere on July 3, 2019, at the 54th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, then it was screened on August 21 of the same year at the Santiago International Film Festival. It was commercially released on August 29, 2019, in Chilean theaters.
Accolades YearAward / FestivalCategoryRecipientResultRef.2019Karlovy Vary International Film FestivalCrystal GlobeThe Man of the FutureSpecial Jury Mention - Promising New TalentAntonia GiesenSantiago International Film FestivalBest International FilmThe Man of the Future2021Caleuche AwardsBest Leading ActressAntonia GiesenBest Leading ActorJosé Soza
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External links
Official Page