The Southern Cross
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.
Release Date
January 1, 1992Runtime
80 minDirected by
Patricio GuzmánLanguage
Spanish; CastilianBudget
$0Revenue
$0Status
Released