Εκεί που το κρέας φυτρώνει στα δέντρα (Where The Trees Bear Meat)

Where the trees bear meat It is a raw and evocative film set in the heart of Argentina, where a hardworking cattle rancher, Omar, finds himself immersed in a relentless struggle against the ruthless forces of nature. A prolonged drought—worsened by the growing effects of climate change—threatens to extinguish the gaucho way of life, leaving the land parched and the livestock dying. As Omar fights to keep his animals alive, we witness the heartbreaking decisions he must make to preserve what little remains of his family’s legacy. Parallel to Omar’s journey, we meet his 95-year-old mother, who has begun to prepare for her inevitable departure. She prays for rain to save the animals, though she deeply understands life’s impermanence and harshness. Her serene resilience and wisdom offer a sense of continuity and stability—the deep roots from which the family tree grows and endures. At the youngest branch of this family tree is Libertad, Omar’s innocent four-year-old granddaughter, who longs for her absent father. Despite the adversity around her, she manages to see the beauty and wonder within this remote corner of the world. Omar takes on the dual role of protector and provider, shielding her from the harsh realities of a land in crisis. Where the Trees Bear Meat is an intimate, intergenerational story about love, resilience, and survival in a rapidly changing world. As climate change disrupts nature’s rhythms and threatens centuries-old traditions, this film becomes not only a portrait of familial strength but also a powerful commentary on human vulnerability and resilience in the face of environmental collapse. It is a moving testament to the human spirit’s capacity to adapt, endure, and sustain hope—even as the very land begins to give way.

Συντελεστές

• Σκηνοθεσία: Αλέξις Φράνκο
• Σεναριογράφοι: Alexis Franco, Fernando Krapp
• Παραγωγοί: Roberto Minervini, Denise Lee, Nadia Martinez, Ines Massa
• Διευθυντής Φωτογραφίας/DOP: Carlos Corral
• Μοντάζ:: Ana Remon
• Σχεδιασμός Ήχου: Bernat Fortiana
• Διανομή: Omar Bello, Natividad Zacarias, Libertad Bello