The Compass Rose_
Exiled Chilean director Patricio Guzmán filmed in Cuba and in Venezuela to create this controversial statement on the creation and survival of Latin American culture from the late-15th century to the present. For some viewers, the film will be superficially symbolic and rhetorical, for others, it will be a strong and personal vision of several centuries of history.
Starring
Patxi Andión, Gloria Laso, Fernando Birri
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Compass Rose was released 43 years ago in 1983.
Overview
Exiled Chilean director Patricio Guzmán filmed in Cuba and in Venezuela to create this controversial statement on the creation and survival of Latin American...
The Compass Rose is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 24m.
CAST (7)
Patxi Andión
Sr. Haller
Gloria Laso
Sra. Haller
Fernando Birri
Mateo
Héctor Noguera
Nelson Villagra
Asdrúbal Meléndez
HG
Herbert Gabaldón
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Compass Rose about?
Exiled Chilean director Patricio Guzmán filmed in Cuba and in Venezuela to create this controversial statement on the creation and survival of Latin American culture from the late-15th century to the present. For some viewers, the film will be superficially symbolic and rhetorical, for others, it will be a strong and personal vision of several centuries of history.
How long is The Compass Rose?
The Compass Rose has a runtime of 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Who stars in The Compass Rose?
The cast of The Compass Rose includes Patxi Andión, Gloria Laso, Fernando Birri, Héctor Noguera, Nelson Villagra.
What is the rating of The Compass Rose?
The Compass Rose has a rating of 4.1 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
