Daughters of the Mountain

Directed by: Eche Berra
Produced by: Nicolás Beaumont

Stage:
- Development
Location:
- Argentina
Updated: September 9, 2026
Project Type:
- Feature
Project Style:
- Observational
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Sonia, Marilin, Agustina, and Adolfina are daughters of a transhumant argentine family. After finishing their studies, they begin to carve out their own paths, facing the tension between their deep-rooted connection to rural life and the need for change in their lives. Family bonds will guide them on a unique journey.

Synopsis

The harshness of transhumant life and the lack of opportunities at the winter grazing posts make it difficult for young women to imagine a future in the countryside. Faced with this reality, many migrate to cities in search of new possibilities.

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In 2018, Sonia is a 17-year-old girl living in the countryside with her parents in the El Manzano area of Mendoza. Her father, Sebastián, is a transhumant herder by trade. He is married to Cecilia, and together they have raised four daughters: Sonia, the eldest, followed by Marilin, Agustina, and Adolfina. Throughout their lives, the family has practiced transhumance as a way of life.

Every December, they carry out the seasonal cattle drive as a family—an arduous journey through the mountains to a summer grazing post, where they feed the goats for three months before selling them. Upon graduating, Sonia faces a dilemma: return to the countryside and continue the demanding family tradition, or leave that life behind to seek work and build a more prosperous future in the city, far from her family.

By 2024, Sonia and her sisters are living a counterpoint between the girls they once were—raised in the countryside—and their current lives in urban areas.

Family bonds, solitude, and the challenge of growing up are the central themes of this unique documentary portrait, which reveals the transformation of a tradition through the voices and actions of its protagonists.

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Eche Berra

Director

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Eche Berra

Director

Documentalista, Diseñador de Imagen y Sonido. UBA 48 años CoFundador y Director de LA CHISPA FILMS Corto Documental "Las Hijas de la Montaña". Corto Documental "Contigo a la distancia", realizado en la Escuela de Cine de San Antonio de los Baños,CUBA. Corto Documental "Guerreros de la Luz", seleccionado en el concurso Nacional Latinoamericano de Video “Un mundo sin barreras”.

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Nicolás Beaumont

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Nicolás Beaumont

Producer

I believe in inspiring people through stories. Born in 1984, I’ve been online since 1996 and created my first website in 1999. I studied Image and Sound Design at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and hold a Master’s degree in Documentary Journalism (UNTREF). In 2014, I co-founded La Chispa Films, a production company specialized in storytelling and documentary content. That same year, we won the Government of the City of Buenos Aires’ design venture incubation program, becoming the only audiovisual production company selected among 300+ applicants. Since then, we’ve worked with clients ranging from local entrepreneurs to major companies like Turner, TNT Sports, and La Nación, creating audiovisual content that inspires and connects. As active members of CAPPA (Argentine Chamber of SME Audiovisual Producers), we also co-founded Love For Content, a platform connecting the global audiovisual industry. In addition to producing films, I teach workshops and training sessions on storytelling, filmmaking for social media, digital marketing, and online journalism. I also consult with entrepreneurs and small businesses, helping them shape their digital strategy and brand storytelling. Outside of work, I share my love for food and culture through Antigourmet, the most irreverent food guide in Argentina — and possibly the universe.

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Murci Bouscayrol

Music Composer

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Murci Bouscayrol

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Background

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Short documentary *Las Hijas de la Montaña* (The Daughters of the Mountain). Subject: Sonia and her sisters face the dilemma of choosing between staying rooted and embracing change; guided by family ties, they seek their destiny. Year: 2025 / Debut film.

Short documentary *Contigo a la distancia* (With You from Afar), produced at the San Antonio de los Baños Film School, Cuba. Subject: The life of a Cuban boy who dreams of his father’s return from the United States. Year: 2001.

Short documentary *Guerreros de la Luz* (Warriors of Light), selected for the "Un mundo sin barreras" (A World Without Barriers) National Latin American Video Contest in Buenos Aires. Subject: The integration of blind children into the school environment. Year: 2002.

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Grants & Awards

2025 Pasturas International Film Festival - BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY
2025 FIC.UBA - Official Selecion
2025 FAN FESTIVAL - Official Selecion
2025 FICPA - Official Selection
2025 DOC COIMBRA - Official Selection
2025 FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE VILLA LEYVA - Official Selection

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Daughters of the Mountain

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Eche Berra

Eche Berra

Nicolás Beaumont

Nicolás Beaumont

Murci Bouscayrol

Murci Bouscayrol

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