Technical Sheet
Award: Winner of the 2023 PRODU Award for Best Nature Documentary
Premiered on: NatGeo LATAM
Format: Series (10 x 30 minutes)
Genre: Documentary
Year of Production: 2023
Audience: Suitable for all audiences, including those with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Host: Antonio Ripoll
Production Company: Fusion
Associate Production Company: Glowstar Media
Associate Producer: Greenpeace
Production Country: Argentina, Costa Rica, Uruguay
Synopsis
Bichero is a documentary series that celebrates the diversity of life through the eyes of Antonio Ripoll, a young man with autism spectrum disorder who found inspiration in animals to overcome his challenges. In each episode, Antonio presents a unique animal species, from the Southern Rockhopper Penguin in Patagonia to the majestic Jaguar in the Misiones rainforest. With his sensitive and passionate narration, he invites us to fall in love with each creature and understand the importance of protecting their existence. Throughout the series, Antonio demonstrates that diversity is a strength that connects all species on the planet.