The Monument Hunter (2015)

A droll yet profound exploration of memory, history, forgetting, and, of course, Raúl Ruiz. After seeing a documentary about Portuguese neurologist Egas Moniz while low on sleep, Jorge, a Chilean filmmaker living in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, suddenly remembers visiting a statue of Moniz in a park somewhere in Santiago with his father—who also happens to be a neurosurgeon. Jorge goes on a lengthy exploration of the city of his birth and all the way to Patagonia looking for the statue, all the while pondering memories of his dad and the imaginary territories between his homeland and New York.

Director: Jerónimo Rodríguez
Runtime: 71 min
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Cinematography: Jerónimo Rodríguez, Jorge Aguilar
Production: Cine Portable
Country: Chile
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Monument Hunter about?
A droll yet profound exploration of memory, history, forgetting, and, of course, Raúl Ruiz. After seeing a documentary about Portuguese neurologist Egas Moniz while low on sleep, Jorge, a Chilean filmmaker living in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, suddenly remembers visiting a statue of Moniz in a park somewhere in Santiago with his father—who also happens to be a neurosurgeon. Jorge goes on a lengthy exploration of the city of his birth and all the way to Patagonia looking for the statue, all the while pondering memories of his dad and the imaginary territories between his homeland and New York.
Who directed The Monument Hunter?
The Monument Hunter was directed by Jerónimo Rodríguez.
Who stars in The Monument Hunter?
The Monument Hunter stars Jerónimo Rodríguez.
How long is The Monument Hunter?
The Monument Hunter has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
Where was The Monument Hunter produced?
The Monument Hunter was produced in Chile.