Review of Nostalgia for the Light (2010) by Mohamed E — 16 Sep 2012
One of the best documentaries I have seen this year ,the filmakers tackles the bigger universe and the question of man and the terrible crimes he is capable of.
We land in on the driest place on earth in the Atacama desert in Chile, where the sky is so clear the wonders and meaning of the solar system facinate the Astronomers who use giant telescopes to map the heavens.
The desert also holds dark secrets from Chiles recent past where hundreds of people were "dissapeared" by General Pinochets regime.
The film follows the plight of the women working near the telescopes who spend thier days looking for remains of loved ones .
The film is both moving and astounding as the beautiful imagery of the galaxies is contrasted with the task of the women who are bravely continuing on the quest for the truth.
The film reminds us that man is just a smalll speck in an infinite world and that his crimes still have the capacity to shock even after they are confined to history.
The final part of the film where thwe women visit the telescopes is a moving and eye opening and shows why anyone with a brain should seek out this film .
This review of Nostalgia for the Light (2010) was written by Mohamed E on 16 Sep 2012.
Nostalgia for the Light has generally received very positive reviews.
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