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The Other Conquest (1999)

The spirit of a people can never be conquered.

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 1H 45M

Director : Salvador Carrasco

Synopsis

The film is a drama about the aftermath of the 1520s Spanish Conquest of Mexico told from the perspective of the indigenous Aztec people. It explores the social, religious, and psychological changes brought about by a historical process of colonization that both defined the American continent and is also highly reminiscent of today’s neocolonialism.

Actors

Damián Delgado
Damián Delgado
Topiltzin / Tomás
José Carlos Rodríguez
José Carlos Rodríguez
Fray Diego de La Coruña
Elpidia Carrillo
Elpidia Carrillo
Tecuichpo / Doña Isabel
Iñaki Aierra
Iñaki Aierra
Hernando Cortés
Honorato Magaloni
Honorato Magaloni
Capitán Cristóbal Quijano

Crews

Salvador Carrasco
Salvador Carrasco
Writer
Salvador Carrasco
Salvador Carrasco
Director
Arturo de la Rosa
Arturo de la Rosa
Director of Photography
Salvador Carrasco
Salvador Carrasco
Editor
Andrea Sanderson
Andrea Sanderson
Production Design
Brigitte Broch
Brigitte Broch
Art Direction
Eugenio Caballero
Eugenio Caballero
Set Decoration
jorge reyes
jorge reyes
Music

Trailers and other movies

The Other Conquest - Spanish Trailer
The Other Conquest - Trailer

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