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El astrónomo y el indio

February 11, 2002 0h 53m

Originally released in 2002. El astrónomo y el indio is a documentary film. directed by Carmen Castillo. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

4 of the world biggest astronomical observatories have been built in the Atacama desert (Chile). A new observatory, the ALMA, is going to be constructed close to an Indian village established in the same Cordillera for centuries. The film questions the co-existence on the same territory of two visions of the sky: scientists’ "rational" view and the Indians’ "magical" one.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 11, 2002 23 years ago
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Runtime 0h 53m 53 minutes total
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Chile + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ES

Production Companies

  • ARTE
  • Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El astrónomo y el indio about?

4 of the world biggest astronomical observatories have been built in the Atacama desert (Chile). A new observatory, the ALMA, is going to be constructed close to an Indian village established in th...

Who directed El astrónomo y el indio?

El astrónomo y el indio was directed by Carmen Castillo.

How long is El astrónomo y el indio?

El astrónomo y el indio has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).

When was El astrónomo y el indio released?

El astrónomo y el indio was released on February 11, 2002 in theaters.