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.

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

80 min

Cast:

Martin LaSalle, Rafael Cortes

Quality:

HD

Director:

Patricio Guzmán

Release:

1992

Country:

Venezuela, Spain

Rating:

6.8