Synopsis

The town with swing presents a phenomenon that takes place in the coastal town of Papudo. There, an elite sport like golf is even more popular than soccer. The explanation dates back to 1932 when a group of vacationers convinced a landowner to donate part of it to build a golf course. He agreed on the condition that the inhabitants of Papudo could play. The Papudans; fishermen, gardeners, grocers, taxi drivers and carpenters, among other trades, adapted wooden clubs and seaweed balls, and quickly improved in the sport. Their story, which highlights the Encina family with 13 brothers and a national champion, and that of the new generations, is what this documentary tells with great emotion and particular humor.

Team

• Rodrigo

  Jorquiera

  Director

  Producer and director. He founded GFILMS and has been making documentaries, advertising, art videos and diverse content since 2005. Winner of CNTV, CNCA, Corfo and Ibermedia funds. Creator of the short film festival Vitafest. Editor, scriptwriter and script consultant for diverse projects.

• José

  Letelier

  Director

  Filmmaker and Advertising Creative Director. With an eclectic background in architecture, documentary filmmaking and advertising, he has combined a long career between agencies and production companies in Chile and abroad, where his work has been a constant search to combine the simplicity of ideas with the right image. Today he works as a father, gardener and freelance creative.

Technical Info

Year of production: 2024
Format: FULL HD – 4K
Length: 55 MIN.
Production: GFILMS
Directors: Rodrigo Jorquiera and José Letelier
Executive Producers: Joaquín Bascuñan and Rodrigo Ricalde
Cinematography: Mauricio García
Filmed on location: Papudo, Chile
Editing: Rodrigo Jorquiera
Colour correction: Rodrigo Lizana
Image post-production: Culto Lab
Sound Postproduction: Miranda & Tobar
Country: Chile
Production company: GFILMS
Website: gfilms.tv
Social media: @elpuebloconswing

Awards and Official Selections

Arica Nativa Festival