1992
6.3 (3 votes)
1h 20m
Genres
Documentary
The Southern Cross (La cruz del sur)
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.
Key Crew
Director: Patricio Guzmán
