New World

New World

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

1978 · 95 min · ★ 5.7 · History, Drama

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 ...

Directed by Gabriel Retes · Written by Gabriel Retes

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