The Other Conquest (2000)

  • R
  • 05/04/2000 (US)
  • Drama, History
  • 1h 45m

The spirit of a people can never be conquered.

Overview

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.

Salvador Carrasco

Writer, Director

Cast

Damián Delgado's headshot

Damián Delgado

Topiltzin / Tomás
José Carlos Rodríguez's headshot

José Carlos Rodríguez

Fray Diego de La Coruña
Elpidia Carrillo's headshot

Elpidia Carrillo

Tecuichpo / Doña Isabel
Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez's headshot

Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez

Beata Conversa
Iñaki Aierra's headshot

Iñaki Aierra

Hernando Cortés
Honorato Magaloni's headshot

Honorato Magaloni

Capitán Cristóbal Quijano
Maya Zapata's headshot

Maya Zapata

Xochiquetzal - Niña Intérprete

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