Leonardo Da Costa is a lighthouse keeper stationed in Cabo Polonio, a remote cape in a stretch of Uruguayan coastline rich in shipwrecks and sunken treasures. Da Costa represents a rare profession that still survives in a few countries but will soon be completely replaced by automation.
Leonardo Da Costa is a lighthouse keeper stationed in Cabo Polonio, a remote cape in a stretch of Uruguayan coastline rich in shipwrecks and sunken treasures. Da Costa represents a rare profession that still survives in a few countries but will soon be completely replaced by automation.
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eonardo Da Costa is a lighthouse keeper stationed in Cabo Polonio, a remote cape in a stretch of Uruguayan coastline rich in shipwrecks and sunken treasures. Da Costa represents a rare profession that still survives in a few countries but will soon be completely replaced by automation.
Cabo Polonio’s light has been guiding ships since 1881, and Da Costa is the latest in a long line of watchmen who have operated the tower with care and attention. He leads an unassuming life, the tranquility of the almost-intact landscape keeping him company. This award-winning short, filmed and produced by Diego Vivanco and Ian Clark, captures the serenity and silence as it merges with the daily tasks and chores of a soon-to-be-forgotten way of life.
