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In a small town in Patagonia (Southern Argentina), a Mapuche Indian chief sets a tourist complex under construction on fire. He denies all attempts to defend himself. Locked up, he waits for the arrival of "Caleuche," the Ship (Nave) of Fools (de los locos), a mythical figure of his ancestral strength which "made" him start the fire. An appointed lawyer (a white woman) comes to the chief's defence, alleging the chief had acted in self-defense as the white man was building commercial structures on the sacred burial grounds of his ancestors, and continued doing so even after heated protests.
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native american
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santiago del estero
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Questions about Ship of Fools
How long is Ship of Fools?
Ship of Fools has a runtime of 1h 44m (1 hour and 44 minutes).
Who directed Ship of Fools?
Ship of Fools was directed by Ricardo Wullicher and released in 1995.
What genre is Ship of Fools?
Ship of Fools is a Drama film (1995).
Who stars in Ship of Fools?
The cast of Ship of Fools includes Marisa Paredes, Fernando Guillén, Inés Estévez, Miguel Ángel Solá, China Zorrilla.
What is the TMDB rating for Ship of Fools?
Ship of Fools has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 based on 5 votes.
