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Cortés, Hernán 1485-1547 España Colonias México Historia Mexican Americans Mexican-American Border Region Economic conditions Mexican Americans Mexican-American Border Region Social conditions Mexican-American Border Region History 21st century Mexican-American Border Region Social conditions 21st century Mexico Mexico Relations United States Spanish colonies United States Relations MexicoFilter By Subjects
Cortés, Hernán 1485-1547 España Colonias México Historia Mexican Americans Mexican-American Border Region Economic conditions Mexican Americans Mexican-American Border Region Social conditions Mexican-American Border Region History 21st century Mexican-American Border Region Social conditions 21st century Mexico Mexico Relations United States Spanish colonies United States Relations MexicoSummary: 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
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC FOUSummary: Rodrigo Reyes₂ provocative essay film re-imagines the Mexico/U.S. border as a mythical place comparable to Dante₂s purgatory. Leaving politics aside, he takes a fresh look at the brutal beauty of the border and the people caught in its spell. By capturing a stunning mosaic of compelling characters and broken landscapes on the border, Reyes reflects on the flaws of human nature and the powerful...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2015