Movie
The Other Conquest
Released: April 1, 1999 (1999)
Runtime: 105 minutes
Genres: Drama, History
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Josefina Echánove as Nanahuatzin - abuela
Age at release: 70
- Iñaki Aierra as Hernando Cortés
Age at release: 51
- Álvaro Guerrero as Rolando
Age at release: 50
- Guillermo Ríos as Alanpoyatzin - hermano
Age at release: 42
- Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez as Beata Conversa
Age at release: 39
- Elpidia Carrillo as Tecuichpo / Doña Isabel
Age at release: 37
- Maya Zapata as Xochiquetzal - Niña Intérprete
Age at release: 17
- Damián Delgado as Topiltzin / Tomás
Age at release: Unknown
- José Carlos Rodríguez as Fray Diego de La Coruña
Age at release: Unknown
- Honorato Magaloni as Capitán Cristóbal Quijano
Age at release: Unknown
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- Martin LaSalle as Fraile Superior
Age at release: 64
- Diana Bracho as Doña Juana
Age at release: 54
- Rufino Echegoyen as Fray Sebastian
Age at release: Unknown
- Lourdes Villareal as Cihuacóatl - sumo sacerdote
Age at release: Unknown
- Luisa Avila as Xilonen - princesa
Age at release: Unknown
- Ramón Barragán as Rámon Quevedo - notario
Age at release: Unknown
- José Luis Carol as Padre Santa María
Age at release: Unknown
- Nicolás Jasso as Guerrero Dual
Age at release: Unknown
- Carlos Torrestorija as Soldado Hector
Age at release: Unknown
- Javier Bautista as Soldado Lorenzo
Age at release: Unknown