Nostalgia for the Light

Nostalgia for the Light (2010)

13/07/2012 (GB)
Documentary
1h 33m

Astronomers and Archaeologists - Two sides of the same coin

Overview

In Chile's Atacama Desert, astronomers peer deep into the cosmos in search for answers concerning the origins of life. Nearby, a group of women sift through the sand searching for body parts of loved ones, dumped unceremoniously by Pinochet's regime.

  • Patricio GuzmánDirector, Writer
  • Original Title

    Nostalgia de la luz

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    Spanish

Keywords

  • chile
  • astronomer
  • genocide
  • desert
  • astronomy
  • archeology
  • political prisoners

Top Billed Cast

Gaspar Galaz

Himself - Astronomer

Lautaro Núñez

Himself - Archeologist

Luís Henríquez

Himself

Miguel

Himself - Architect

Victor Gonzalez

Himself - Engineer

Vicky Saaveda

Herself

Violeta Berrios

Herself

George Preston

Himself - Astronomer

Valentina Rodríguez

Herself

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