Synopsis: Guzman’s follow up to “Salvador Allende,” docu-feature “Nostalgia for the Light” turns on the Chilean director’s reflections on the passage of time. These are inspired by observatories in Chile’s Atacama Desert whose telescopes detect the oldest light in the universe. Meanwhile, nearby, families search for the bodies of relatives murdered by Augusto Pinochet’s regime, which lie buried in a mass grave. [Synopsis courtesy of Micropsia]
The 7th annual Boulder International Film Festival unveiled its 54 film lineup, including the event's opener, Morgan Neville's musical documentary "Troubadours," which recently world premiered at Sundance.
Read More »The European Film Academy (EFA) has made their nomination picks for their documentary category. Janus Metz's "Armadillo," Patricio Guzman's "Nostalgia for the Light," and "Steam of Life," from directors Joonas Berghall and Mika Hotakainen round out the three nominees.
Read More »Patricio Guzmán’s documentary "Nostalgia for the Light," which had its world premiere at this year's Cannes Film Festival, has been acquired by Icarus Films for North American release. Icarus is planning for an early 2011 theatrical release, following its North American premiere on September 13 at t...
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