Ship of Fools (1995)
In a small town in Patagonia (Southern Argentina), a Mapuche Indian chief sets a tourist complex under construction on fire. He denies all attempts to defend himself. Locked up, he waits for the arrival of "Caleuche," the Ship (Nave) of Fools (de los locos), a mythical figure of his ancestral strength which "made" him start the fire. An appointed lawyer (a white woman) comes to the chief's defence, alleging the chief had acted in self-defense as the white man was building commercial structures on the sacred burial grounds of his ancestors, and continued doing so even after heated protests.
Director: Ricardo Wullicher
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: April 13, 1995
Cast
- Marisa Paredes - Julia Márquez
- Fernando Guillén - Agustín Márquez
- Inés Estévez - Laura Montero
- Miguel Ángel Solá - Dr. Viale
- China Zorrilla - Dra. Marta Caminos
Screenplay
Country: Argentina
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Courtroom Drama
Keywords
native american, arson, argentina, courtroom, santiago del estero
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ship of Fools about?
- In a small town in Patagonia (Southern Argentina), a Mapuche Indian chief sets a tourist complex under construction on fire. He denies all attempts to defend himself. Locked up, he waits for the arrival of "Caleuche," the Ship (Nave) of Fools (de los locos), a mythical figure of his ancestral strength which "made" him start the fire. An appointed lawyer (a white woman) comes to the chief's defence, alleging the chief had acted in self-defense as the white man was building commercial structures on the sacred burial grounds of his ancestors, and continued doing so even after heated protests.
- Who directed Ship of Fools?
- Ship of Fools was directed by Ricardo Wullicher.
- Who stars in Ship of Fools?
- Ship of Fools stars Marisa Paredes, Fernando Guillén, Inés Estévez, Miguel Ángel Solá, China Zorrilla.
- How long is Ship of Fools?
- Ship of Fools has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Ship of Fools?
- Ship of Fools is a Drama film.
- Where was Ship of Fools produced?
- Ship of Fools was produced in Argentina.
- What are the themes of Ship of Fools?
- The themes of Ship of Fools include: Courtroom Drama.