Nostalgia for the Light (2011)

  • NR
  • 02/25/2011 (US)
  • 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 Guzmán

Writer, Director

Cast

Gaspar Galaz's headshot

Gaspar Galaz

Himself - Astronomer
Lautaro Núñez's headshot

Lautaro Núñez

Himself - Archeologist
Luís Henríquez's headshot

Luís Henríquez

Himself
Miguel's headshot

Miguel

Himself - Architect
Victor Gonzalez's headshot

Victor Gonzalez

Himself - Engineer
Vicky Saaveda's headshot

Vicky Saaveda

Herself
Violeta Berrios's headshot

Violeta Berrios

Herself
George Preston's headshot

George Preston

Himself - Astronomer

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