Nostalgia for the Light
2010
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Synopsis
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.
Nostalgia for the Light (2010) is a 1h 33min documentary feature film by Patricio Guzmán. In Chile's Atacama Desert, astronomers peer deep into the cosmos in search for answers concerning the origins of life.
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Awards
European Film Award for Best Documentary
Setting
Chile
Original language
English, Spanish
Trailer
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Festival History
- Village Voice Film Poll 2011 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 2010 generic
- San Sebastián International Film Festival 2010 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2010 generic
