The Other Conquest (1999)
The spirit of a people can never be conquered.
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.
Director: Salvador Carrasco
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: April 1, 1999
Cast
- Damián Delgado - Topiltzin / Tomás
- José Carlos Rodríguez - Fray Diego de La Coruña
- Elpidia Carrillo - Tecuichpo / Doña Isabel
- Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez - Beata Conversa
- Iñaki Aierra - Hernando Cortés
- Honorato Magaloni - Capitán Cristóbal Quijano
- Maya Zapata - Xochiquetzal - Niña Intérprete
- Guillermo Ríos - Alanpoyatzin - hermano
- Josefina Echánove - Nanahuatzin - abuela
- Álvaro Guerrero - Rolando
Screenplay
Music: jorge reyes
Cinematography: Arturo de la Rosa
Editing: Salvador Carrasco
Production: Domingo Films
Country: Mexico, United States of America
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
pagan, mexica (aztec)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Other Conquest about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Other Conquest?
- The Other Conquest was directed by Salvador Carrasco.
- Who stars in The Other Conquest?
- The Other Conquest stars Damián Delgado, José Carlos Rodríguez, Elpidia Carrillo, Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez, Iñaki Aierra, Honorato Magaloni.
- How long is The Other Conquest?
- The Other Conquest has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Other Conquest?
- The Other Conquest is a Drama, History film.
- Where was The Other Conquest produced?
- The Other Conquest was produced in Mexico, United States of America.