The Southern Cross
1992, Spanish. Directed by Patricio Guzmán.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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- Released
- 1 January 1992
- Original title
- La cruz del sur
- Country
- Venezuela, Spain
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The Southern Cross runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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The Southern Cross isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1992. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Southern Cross?
If you liked The Southern Cross, try The Battle of Chile: Part III, Capital in the Twenty-First Century, Baraka.
Who directed The Southern Cross?
The Southern Cross (1992) was directed by Patricio Guzmán and stars Martin LaSalle, Rafael Cortes.