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Nostalgia for the Light
Astronomers and Archaeologists - Two sides of the same coin
Genres
Documentary
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
93 min
Release Date
2010-10-27
Status
Released
Original Language
Spanish
Vote Count
160
Vote Average
7.4
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
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