Nostalgia for the Light (2010)

10/27/2010 (CL) • 1h 33m

Documentary

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.

Top Billed Cast

Gaspar Galaz

Himself - Astronomer

Lautaro Núñez

Himself - Archeologist

Miguel

Himself - Architect

Victor Gonzalez

Himself - Engineer

George Preston

Himself - Astronomer


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

chile

astronomer

genocide

desert

astronomy

archeology

political prisoners

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