The Long Rider

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The Long Rider

2022

1h 36m

Documentary

Western

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6 Reviews

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A documentary/western, the film follows Filipe Leite, an aspiring journalist who leaves his adoptive home of Canada on an epic quest to ride from Calgary to his family's home in Brazil -- and later beyond -- entirely on horseback. Inspired by Aimé Tschiffely's 1925 equestrian journey, Filipe's 8 year odyssey of over 25,000 kms across 12 international borders, sees the young immigrant battle intense heat, drought, speeding transport trucks, nature's wrath and corrupt border guards on his history-making long ride home.

Peter Howell

Toronto Star

Even knowing the outcome going in, you’ll still find yourself catching your breath, wondering if disaster is imminent.

Jun 24, 2022

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Chris Knight

National Post

An inspirational and moving story.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jun 24, 2022

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Anne Brodie

What She Said

Often dispirited and in tears, and joyous and loving his [Filipe Masetti Leite] choice, it’s a maelstrom of extreme obstacles, pain, joy, and mystery, as they wind their way down south.

Jun 24, 2022

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

While the intent here is occasionally inspiring and certainly well-intended, the execution mostly misses its desired mark.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jun 21, 2022

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Jim Slotek

Original Cin

A film experience that reminds us of the lure of solitude, of traveling in the most painstaking way, dependant on the bonds between human and horse. It’s a look back at a lost way of life, and a testament to accomplishing the near-impossible.

Rated: B-plus

Jun 20, 2022

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Evan Dossey

Midwest Film Journal

A intimate chronicle of an incredible journey.

Jun 6, 2022

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WENDY A

Such a refreshing documentary - inspiring and heart warming. I've watched it 3 times and plan to see it yet again.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/03/24

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Sean Cisterna

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Filipe Masetti Leite

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Sean Cisterna

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Sonya Di Rienzo

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Filipe Masetti Leite

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Aeschylus Poulos

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A documentary/western, the film follows Filipe Leite, an aspiring journalist who leaves his adoptive home of Canada on an epic quest to ride from Calgary to his family's home in Brazil -- and later beyond -- entirely on horseback. Inspired by Aimé Tschiffely's 1925 equestrian journey, Filipe's 8 year odyssey of over 25,000 kms across 12 international borders, sees the young immigrant battle intense heat, drought, speeding transport trucks, nature's wrath and corrupt border guards on his history-making long ride home.

Director: Sean Cisterna
Producer: Sean Cisterna
Production Co: Mythic Productions
Genre: Documentary, Western
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 36m

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