‘The Treasure Hunter’ Filmmaker on Following His Friend Into the Heart of Darkness: ‘Many Times I Put the Camera Down, and Hugged Him’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Giacomo Gex’s “The Treasure Hunter,” which had its world premiere this week in the Newcomers Competition at Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, follows the director’s best friend, Jack, as he searches for treasure in the Philippines. It’s a tale reminiscent of Werner Herzog’s “Fitzcarraldo.” Variety debuts the trailer here. According to local legend, during World War II […]