Screening of the Franco-Chilean documentary “The Treasure of Robinson” with the presence of producer Nathanaël Friloux.

Who doesn’t know the romantic story of Robinson Crusoe?
What fewer people know is that the legendary character’s island actually exists. It bears his name and is located 600 kilometers off the coast of Chile. Today, the island of Robinson Crusoe is no longer deserted. At the foot of volcanic mountains covered with lush Cumberland Bay is home to a small community of 900 people. Legend has it that the treasure of a legendary privateer is buried on the island. Some have come from far and wide, spending their money and their strength in pursuit of this myth. But the islanders have realized that the true wealth of the archipelago lies in its unique and abundant nature. Isolated from the rest of the world, with sole control over their environment they have managed to preserve their environment and their children’s future. Though the challenges remain many, the collective intelligence and benevolence of the are already bearing fruit. Drawing on science and their own history, the islanders continue to protect their environment and ensure the well-being of their community.. As pioneers of sustainable fishing, we are an example to the rest of the world.”