Pilgrims [Documentary - Camino de Santiago]

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?
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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
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[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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Let's have a chat!
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Media Literacy work: @MilenNetwork
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[@Fortemusician]

Congratulations on a wonderful capture. I’m so grateful that the profundity and wisdom of The Way has been shared in this way. Thank you for including me and my music in your film.

[@JohnVianneyPatron]

"If you're listening to this, you've just been called"! - Wow, that hit me!

[@racoicaro]

Precioso documental. Muy profundo. He hecho 5 veces el Camino y me reconozco en cada una de las personas que has entrevistado. ❤❤

[@jeffa3773]

This is the best film I have seen that represents what the Camino is really about. Well done Alexandre. Buen Camino.

[@kaygoski]

What a beautifully put together video, every little bit contains such gems. I walked the Camino first time in September 2019 then COVID happened and so much has changed as a result that just 4 years later the memories have almost completely faded. Now I am planning my second Camino next September and this video has been so great it makes me want to jump right in and get going. Thank you 🙏

[@simeencolabawalla4778]

One of the best and most touching Camino documentaries I have watched. Thank you 🙏

[@dimanacastanja]

Beautiful words at

[@worldwidewalking7189]

I too have watched dozens of YT'rs videos in preparation for my Camino Frances April '23. Your's featured the content I was looking for, in the depths, opening windows into the hearts and minds of the pilgrims and especially those who would simply devote their lives to helping others. May your journalism quest bring you more success. For me, you deserve and 'A' for your project.

[@annarzhevkina3192]

This is amazing! I felt like walking the Way again, and it was wonderful to hear such different stories from the pilgrims. I also really like the idea of a diary with various chapters. It resonates with the Way, where every day is the new chapter as well. Thank you very much Alex!

[@andreagoncalvesdossantos5087]

Watching and walking together... Thank you for taking us with you in this journey !

[@Katie-ng9cw]

I've watched a lot of Camino videos and this is the best one I've seen. Amazingly well done, thank you for making this. I cant wait to do the Camino. .

[@oliviakoutsky6735]

This made me so excited for my own Camino and all the people I can meet on it. I keep talking to my friends about some of your interviews, and I'm very happy that I got to watch it. Thank you for sharing this!

[@josephb2872]

Alexandre , wow! loved the documentary . I have done two camino's and it made me feel like all was new to me. many emotions in the camino. Good luck on your career in journalism. Keep well. keep safe!

[@DiegoRomeroZGZ]

Thank you Alexandre. Thank you for all the memories. Silmar told me about your video... all the people I found in my Caminos have appeared suddenly to my mind. Obrigado.

[@bruncibanci]

Wonderfully made documentary Alex, especially the way you created those chapters, really enjoyed watching it!

[@frankfurtonfoottours2361]

Fabulous film. Your photography was stunning and the questions were so thought provoking. They will join me on my next Camino, but am taking them in now, too.

[@SuperVictoriaClaire]

This is such a lovely way to relive the Camino, I did the Francés in November/December 2019 and I miss it every day. Thank you for making such a beautiful film and capturing the Camino so perfectly.

[@ianwaldeck]

Beautifully made thankyou. It conveyed a depth of experience and emotion and the best thing i can say about your filmmaking is that you gave me a sense of being there, of the quiet, the genuine feelings of people. I hope you carry on making way more docies or film. I encourage you. You have a gift for it. I subscribe and look fwd to your next work.

[@fitmelissa1]

Tears in my eyes. This is so exquisite, Alexandre! Just stunning. You have a very bright future ahead of you as a writer and videographer--a born storyteller. Parabéns!

[@jennyheesh831]

What a gentle joy your film is, Alexandre - you have captured the spirit of the Camino perfectly. Thank you to you and your wonderful interviewees. Buen Camino - take joy in every step.