La Otra Conquista

This is not blog 4 (just a spontaneous entry). I happened to come across an excellent film called 'The Other Conquest" ("La Otra Conquista") that takes place during the years when Cortes just has taken over Tenochtitlan. Its main topic is the clash of cultures, the extreme differences in the approach to the world, and the dynamics of the interactions. One gets to experience both sides very well. The Aztec culture is well depicted including a sacrifice early on in the film. It is conveyed very well in terms of the contrast in the faith systems. There are many images that juxtaposes the Aztec art and rituals with the Virgin of the Catholic church as the narrative unfolds in all its beauty and horror. The movie stirs my mind and I have a feeling of that it will stay with me for a long time to come. I highly recommend it as it covers terrain that is the core of what we have been studying for the last few weeks. An excellent film filled with creativity and a mirror to our past.