Nostalgia for the Light (2010)
Astronomers and Archaeologists - Two sides of the same coin
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.
Director: Patricio Guzmán
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: October 27, 2010
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
Screenplay
Music: Miguel Miranda, José Miguel Tobar
Cinematography: Katell Djian
Editing: Emmanuelle Joly, Patricio Guzmán
Production: Blinker Filmproduktion, Atacama Productions, Cronomedia, WDR
Country: Chile, France, Germany
Language: English, Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
chile, astronomer, genocide, desert, astronomy, archeology, political prisoners
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nostalgia for the Light about?
- 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.
- Who directed Nostalgia for the Light?
- Nostalgia for the Light was directed by Patricio Guzmán.
- Who stars in Nostalgia for the Light?
- Nostalgia for the Light stars Gaspar Galaz, Lautaro Núñez, Luís Henríquez, Miguel, Victor Gonzalez, Vicky Saaveda.
- How long is Nostalgia for the Light?
- Nostalgia for the Light has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Nostalgia for the Light?
- Nostalgia for the Light is a Documentary film.
- Where was Nostalgia for the Light produced?
- Nostalgia for the Light was produced in Chile, France, Germany.