Lautaro (1978)
The Mapuche tribe asks their Gods for help in difficult situations, including illness and drought. When the Spanish conquerers on their horses invade their country, the indigenous people think that they are aliens. The Spaniards capture and enslave many of the Mapuche tribe. Lautaro, a young captured native, realizes that these aliens are human beings without any divine power. He learns to use their weapons and organizes a resistance movement against the intruders.
Director: Juan Forch
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: September 8, 1978
Cast
- Michael Christian - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Bernd Wefelmeyer
Cinematography: Hans Schöne
Editing: Hanna Knieriem
Production: DEFA-Studio für Trickfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
indigenous, racism, genocide, colonization, conquistador, native story
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lautaro about?
- The Mapuche tribe asks their Gods for help in difficult situations, including illness and drought. When the Spanish conquerers on their horses invade their country, the indigenous people think that they are aliens. The Spaniards capture and enslave many of the Mapuche tribe. Lautaro, a young captured native, realizes that these aliens are human beings without any divine power. He learns to use their weapons and organizes a resistance movement against the intruders.
- Who directed Lautaro?
- Lautaro was directed by Juan Forch.
- Who stars in Lautaro?
- Lautaro stars Michael Christian.
- How long is Lautaro?
- Lautaro has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is Lautaro?
- Lautaro is a Animation film.
- Where was Lautaro produced?
- Lautaro was produced in East Germany.