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Cortés, Hernán 1485-1547 España Colonias México Historia Feminism and motion pictures Imperialism Social aspects Economic aspects Mexico 21st century Jr Byrd, James 1949-1998 Mexico Mexico History Conquest, 1519-1540 México Historia Conquista, 1519-1540 Spain Colonies Mexico History Spanish coloniesFilter By Subjects
Cortés, Hernán 1485-1547 España Colonias México Historia Feminism and motion pictures Imperialism Social aspects Economic aspects Mexico 21st century Jr Byrd, James 1949-1998 Mexico Mexico History Conquest, 1519-1540 México Historia Conquista, 1519-1540 Spain Colonies Mexico History Spanish coloniesSummary: To reflect on the 500th anniversary of the Spanish conquest of Mexico in 2021, director Reyes offers a bold hybrid cinema experience exploring the brutal legacy of colonialism in contemporary Mexico. Through the eyes of a ghostly conquistador, the film recreates Hernan Cortes' epic journey from the coasts of Veracruz to the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan, the site of contemporary Mexico City. As...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2022