Nostalgia for the Light is a documentary film that explores the parallels between astronomers searching for answers in the cosmos and women searching for the remains of their loved ones in the Atacama Desert.
The film follows these two groups as they navigate their respective quests for truth and closure. The astronomers use powerful telescopes to peer into the depths of space, while the women sift through the desert sands in search of the bones of political prisoners who disappeared during Chile's military dictatorship.
Nostalgia for the Light delves into themes of memory, loss, and the passage of time. It highlights the ways in which the past continues to shape the present, and how the search for answers can provide solace and healing.
Through stunning visuals and poignant interviews, the film captures the beauty and brutality of the universe, as well as the resilience and determination of those who seek to uncover its secrets.