The Southern Cross

The Southern Cross (1992)

Documentary

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.

Director: Patricio Guzmán

Casts

	Rafael Cortés as
	Martin LaSalle as

Crew