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The Southern Cross (1992)

Directed by Patricio Guzmán

Overview

Taking as a guiding theme of religion in Latin America, the film shows the pre-Columbian myths, the arrival of the white man, later syncretism and liberation theology. The main theme is the “popular religion”. In Latin America this forms a kind of religious sacred territory where millions of Indians seeking refuge. This is repeated in Brazil, where African religions are another impenetrable territory, which also functions as a stronghold, a refuge.

Length 80 minutes

Actors

Martin LaSalle | Rafael Cortés