Mariner of the Mountains

This documentary follows Brazilian filmmaker Karim Aïnouz as he travels by boat across the Mediterranean for his first visit to Algeria, the homeland of his father. Using his camera to record the experience, Aïnouz reflects on the connection between Brazil and Algeria, specifically how political and revolutionary upheavals shaped both nations. The narrative blends the present journey with memories of his mother, Iracema, and explores the relationship between the past and future.

Directed by Karim Aïnouz, the film was released in 2023. It follows his previous projects, including Invisible Life, and precedes later works such as Firebrand, Motel Destino, and Rosebush Pruning. The screenplay was written by Aïnouz alongside Murilo Hauser and Heitor Lorega, with Walter Salles and Maria Carlota Bruno serving as producers. A co-production involving companies from Germany, Algeria, Brazil, and France, the film has a runtime of 95 minutes. On TMDB, the movie holds a rating of 6.8/10 based on 10 votes.