The Southern Cross

The Southern Cross — Plot

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, 1992
• Runtime
• 80 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Patricio Guzmán

The Southern Cross — Cast

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Rafael Cortés Martin LaSalle