What is it that people seek when they travel abroad? Looking for Adventure is a striking observational documentary that explores the pleasures, strains, and choreography of group tourism in Peru. Shot in magnificent tableaux, the film tracks the tension between the universal desire for new experiences and the commodification of Andean culture for foreign consumption.
Looking for Adventure follows an international tour group as participants enjoy the beauties of historic Cuzco, the mysteries of a rain forest, and the splendor of Machu Picchu. However, cross-cultural interactions with Peruvians are primarily short, staged, or commodified, with few meaningful connections. The film explores the sensory dimensions of tourists' itineraries, which range from exhilaration to fatigue and dislocation, with bodies moving in sync along predetermined paths. Ultimately, Looking for Adventure challenges viewers to become self-reflective about their own touristic practices- how might tourists see, appreciate, and engage with a new culture and its people in meaningful ways?
Running time is approximately 43 minutes.
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Lunchtime documentaries take place on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
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