Paramedico
"Around the world by Ambulance"
Originally released in 2012. Paramedico is a documentary film. directed by Benjamin Gilmour. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Paramedico is an observational documentary following emergency ambulance workers in four diverse locations Mexico, Pakistan, Venice and Hawaii. The camp, military style of Pakistans rescue teams, with their marching and theatrical disaster exercises are a world away from the relaxed beachside work of the Hawaiians who stop for ice-cream at every turn. On the other side of the globe, above the romantic canals of Venice, ambulance doctors and nurses watch a generation of old Venetians quietly die as tourists pass below. Meanwhile, Mexican paramedics put their mind off the terror of the countrys drug war with their on-station games and madcap antics.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 15, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Italy
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paramedico about?
Paramedico is an observational documentary following emergency ambulance workers in four diverse locations Mexico, Pakistan, Venice and Hawaii. The camp, military style of Pakistans rescue teams, ...
Who directed Paramedico?
Paramedico was directed by Benjamin Gilmour.
How long is Paramedico?
Paramedico has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Paramedico released?
Paramedico was released on June 15, 2012 in theaters.