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Nostalgia for the Light

20101h 33mPatricio Guzmán
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 91

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"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.

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ChileAstronomerGenocideDesertAstronomyArcheologyPolitical PrisonersExuberant

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What is Nostalgia for the Light (2010) 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 stars in Nostalgia for the Light?

Nostalgia for the Light stars Gaspar Galaz (Himself - Astronomer), Lautaro Núñez (Himself - Archeologist), Luís Henríquez (Himself), Miguel (Himself - Architect), Victor Gonzalez (Himself - Engineer). The film was directed by Patricio Guzmán.

How long is Nostalgia for the Light?

Nostalgia for the Light has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2010.

Is Nostalgia for the Light worth watching?

Nostalgia for the Light holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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