Gaspar Zurita

Gaspar Zurita is a filmmaker and sailor who has been the Director of Cinematographic Exploration since July 2016.2 Born in 1974, he is the son of renowned Chilean poet Raúl Zurita and artist Victoria (Miriam) Martínez, and the nephew of poet Juan Luis Martínez.1

After studying cinema at Universidad Arcis in Chile, Zurita moved to France in 2001, where he has been living for over 15 years.1 He resides on a 10-meter vessel named Zebulon in Marseille.1

Zurita's passion for sailing and cinema led him to develop a unique project called Cinematographic Exploration. This initiative aims to bring itinerant cinema to ports across Europe, Africa, America, and Chile using a 25-meter steel schooner named Inara.1 The project involves embarking filmmakers to conduct cinema workshops and select films for screening in various ports.1

As a filmmaker, Zurita has directed documentaries, including "Sempre le stesse cose," which was presented at film festivals in Santiago, Yamagata, and Paris.13 He is also known for the film "Always and Again" (2015).3

Zurita's background in exploration and filmmaking has shaped his career, combining his love for navigation with his expertise in cinema. He is active on social media platforms like Twitter, where he shares updates about his work and experiences.4