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.
- Year : 1992
- Country : Venezuela, Spain
- Genre : Documentary
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- Director : Patricio Guzmán
- Cast : Rafael Cortés, Martin LaSalle