The Ethnographer (2012)

The Ethnographer (2012) poster

With BONANZA (FID 2002), his first film, Ulisses Rosell took us on a journey to meet a tribe of extremely colorful Argentinian poachers. This new dive into exotica takes us to the Wichi Indians in Chaco, Argentina, who have not long been sedentary, with an American ethnologist as our guide. To some degree a repentant ethnologist, John Palmer, rather than finishing his thesis, married a native and had a large family. Rather than observing it from a distance, he chose to become part of this discreet and beleaguered community. He strives to support their cause, getting involved in law suits and confronting companies which pillage land that belongs to the Indians with complete impunity.

Director: Ulises Rosell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date:
Cinematography: Guido De Paula
Editing: Andrés Tambornino
Production: INCAA, RumboSur, Fortunato Films
Country: Argentina
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ethnographer about?
With BONANZA (FID 2002), his first film, Ulisses Rosell took us on a journey to meet a tribe of extremely colorful Argentinian poachers. This new dive into exotica takes us to the Wichi Indians in Chaco, Argentina, who have not long been sedentary, with an American ethnologist as our guide. To some degree a repentant ethnologist, John Palmer, rather than finishing his thesis, married a native and had a large family. Rather than observing it from a distance, he chose to become part of this discreet and beleaguered community. He strives to support their cause, getting involved in law suits and confronting companies which pillage land that belongs to the Indians with complete impunity.
Who directed The Ethnographer?
The Ethnographer was directed by Ulises Rosell.
How long is The Ethnographer?
The Ethnographer has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is The Ethnographer?
The Ethnographer is a Documentary film.
Where was The Ethnographer produced?
The Ethnographer was produced in Argentina.