Ship of Fools
Originally released in 1995. Ship of Fools is a drama film. directed by Ricardo Wullicher.
Starring Marisa Paredes, Fernando Guillén, and Inés Estévez
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 13, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Argentina
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ship of Fools about?
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 ar...
Who directed Ship of Fools?
Ship of Fools was directed by Ricardo Wullicher.
How long is Ship of Fools?
Ship of Fools has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Ship of Fools released?
Ship of Fools was released on April 13, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ship of Fools?
The main cast of Ship of Fools includes Marisa Paredes, Fernando Guillén, Inés Estévez, Miguel Ángel Solá, China Zorrilla.