Map collecting meets a profound journey into legacy and self-discovery, brought to life through stunning visuals and intimate storytelling.
A Stranger Quest, directed by Andrea Gatopoulos, follows David Rumsey, an passionate map collector whose vast archive of historical maps symbolizes the lost magic of exploration. The maps, more than mere collectibles, become symbols of quest and exploration, reflecting the human desire to understand the unknown. The director reveals how Rumsey's meticulous work transforms each map into a story of profound meaning.The film is a poetic meditation on purpose, existence and the timeless allure of exploring new horizons, reflecting on the reasons that draw us toward discovery and how these quests contribute to our understanding of ourselves and the world.
Original Title:A stranger quest
Language:English
Director:Andrea Gatopoulos
Music: Brian Eno, Harold Budd, Kevin Braheny Fortune
Sound: Tommaso Barbaro – Fullcode
Editor: Andrea Gatopoulos
Cinematographer: Antonio Morra
Producers: Andrea Gatopoulos, Marco Crispano, Marco Caberlotto, Lucio Scarpa
Production Company: Il Varco Cinema, Kublai Film
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