Documentary: Pilgrims
Duration: 57 min
Languages: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, German, Italian. (Subtitled)
Camera: Iphone7+

This documentary is about the pilgrims who walk the Camino de Santiago de Compostela. The route has been around since the 9th century and, more than a millennium later, it attracts thousands of pilgrims seeking spiritual experiences every year. In 2018 alone, the pilgrim’s office registered more than 300.000 walkers. But what would drive so many, through incredible lengths?

To discover that, I would cross 900 kilometers across Spain. The journey would take me 32 days, or a total of 1.100.610 steps. After all...

Who are the pilgrims? And why do they walk?



I am grateful to have been able to tell stories as unique and surprising as the ones I found on the Way. I tried to be as respectful as possible with everyone who was kind enough to share their stories with me. The reflections that pilgrims raise are among the most pertinent. Not only for walkers who travel the route to Santiago de Compostela. But for all of us who share the same journey throughout life.

Do not be mistaken. I speak directly to pilgrims. Both with those who have already been, and with those who do not yet know, but are.

Buen Camino,
Alexandre



[Journalism Final Project University of São Paulo]

This film was realized as the final project of my bachelor in journalism, at the University of São Paulo. My proposal was to explore the limits and narrative possibilities provided by the smartphone, through the production of this documentary. I hope to be able to demonstrate that it is possible to achieve the highest caliber cinematography with simple tools, and that the cheapness of smartphone technology can be considered a democratic revolution in the field of mobile journalism.




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