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Nostalgia for the Light

2010, Spanish. Directed by Patricio Guzmán.

Astronomers and Archaeologists - Two sides of the same coin

In Chile's Atacama Desert, astronomers peer deep into the cosmos in search for answers concerning the origins of life. Nearby, a group of women sift through the sand searching for body parts of loved ones, dumped unceremoniously by Pinochet's regime.

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1h 33m
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Language
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Released
27 October 2010
Original title
Nostalgia de la luz
Country
Chile, France, Germany
Written by
Patricio Guzmán
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Next in the series: The Pearl Button (2015) and The Cordillera of Dreams (2019).

Is Nostalgia for the Light worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 178 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Nostalgia for the Light?

Nostalgia for the Light runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).

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Nostalgia for the Light is streaming on OVID in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like Nostalgia for the Light?

If you liked Nostalgia for the Light, try The Pearl Button, A Trip to Infinity, National Geographic: Journey to the Edge of the Universe.

Who directed Nostalgia for the Light?

Nostalgia for the Light (2010) was directed by Patricio Guzmán and stars Gaspar Galaz, Lautaro Núñez, Luís Henríquez.

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