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New World (1978)

New World (1978)

Drama History

The story of a virgin created by an indigenous artist and used by the Spanish as a weapon of conquest

Release Date: 1978, August 10
Directors: Gabriel Retes
Countries: Mexico
Production: Conacine
Cast: Elpidia Carrillo, María Rojo, Tina Romero, Guillermo Gil, Aarón Hernán, Bruno Rey, Tito Junco, Ignacio Retes, Jorge Santoyo, Juan Ángel Martínez, Jorge Humberto Robles

Overview:

Towards the end of the 16th century, the Spanish conquerors living in the New World faced a serious problem: the evangelization of the indigenous people, who did not understand or accept Christianity due to their unshakable faith in their own religion. The court of the Inquisition cracks down on heretics and the natives prepare for a general uprising ...

Keywords:

religion roman catholic church historical faith conquest indigenous inquisition faith vs atheism spanish inquisition