El astrónomo y el indio (2002)

4 of the world biggest astronomical observatories have been built in the Atacama desert (Chile). A new observatory, the ALMA, is going to be constructed close to an Indian village established in the same Cordillera for centuries. The film questions the co-existence on the same territory of two visions of the sky: scientists’ "rational" view and the Indians’ "magical" one.

Director: Sylvie Blum, Carmen Castillo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
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Music: Jorge Arriagada
Editing: Jean Mallet
Production: ARTE, Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo
Country: Chile, France
Language: Français, Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is El astrónomo y el indio about?
4 of the world biggest astronomical observatories have been built in the Atacama desert (Chile). A new observatory, the ALMA, is going to be constructed close to an Indian village established in the same Cordillera for centuries. The film questions the co-existence on the same territory of two visions of the sky: scientists’ "rational" view and the Indians’ "magical" one.
Who directed El astrónomo y el indio?
El astrónomo y el indio was directed by Sylvie Blum, Carmen Castillo.
How long is El astrónomo y el indio?
El astrónomo y el indio has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is El astrónomo y el indio?
El astrónomo y el indio is a Documentary film.
Where was El astrónomo y el indio produced?
El astrónomo y el indio was produced in Chile, France.