Nostalgia for the Light
Nostalgia de la luz
“Astronomers and Archaeologists - Two sides of the same coin”
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.
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Nostalgia for the Light - trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 17, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 22, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patricio Guzmán
- Screenplay & Story
- Patricio Guzmán
- Original Score
- Miguel Miranda, José Miguel Tobar
- Original Title
- Nostalgia de la luz
- Country of Origin
- Chile, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Blinker Filmproduktion, Atacama Productions, Cronomedia, WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patricio Guzmán
Patricio Guzmán
Miguel Miranda, José Miguel Tobar
Katell Djian
Emmanuelle Joly, Patricio Guzmán
Renate Sachse, Meike Martens
Department Leadership Roster
Emmanuelle Joly
Editor
Miguel Miranda
Original Music Composer
Renate Sachse
Producer
Patricio Guzmán
Writer
Meike Martens
Producer
Patricio Guzmán
Director
Patricio Guzmán
Editor
Katell Djian
Director of Photography
José Miguel Tobar
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nostalgia for the Light
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What is Nostalgia for the Light about?
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.
Who directed Nostalgia for the Light?
Nostalgia for the Light was directed by Patricio Guzmán.
Who stars in Nostalgia for the Light?
The principal cast of Nostalgia for the Light includes Gaspar Galaz, Lautaro Núñez, Luís Henríquez, Miguel, Victor Gonzalez.
When was Nostalgia for the Light released and how long is it?
Nostalgia for the Light was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Nostalgia for the Light?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nostalgia for the Light was composed by Miguel Miranda, José Miguel Tobar.