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Alfredo Pourailly De La Plaza's documentary highlights Toto Gesell's gold panning life

Alfredo Pourailly De La Plaza's documentary, 'The Fabulous Gold Harvesting Machine,' explores the life of Toto Gesell, an ageing gold panner in Tierra del Fuego, Chile. The film chronicles Toto's traditional prospecting and the monumental effort of his son, Jorge, to build a trommel to ease his father's work while highlighting the beauty of the landscape.

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Published 22 Jun 2026, 06:00 UTC · Updated 22 Jun 2026, 07:30 UTC

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