The Southern Cross (1992)

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: 1992-01-01
• Runtime: 1h 20min
• Production Country: Venezuela, Spain
• Director: Patricio Guzmán