Return to Aztlán

– When King Motecuzoma dies in 1468, a drought sets upon the Mexicas' land. The younger Motecuzoma sen..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.00 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 30 Minutes
Release Year:
1991
Original Name:
Retorno a Aztlán
Return to Aztlán (1991) - Also known as Retorno a Aztlán

When King Motecuzoma dies in 1468, a drought sets upon the Mexicas' land. The younger Motecuzoma sends a retinue to collect tributes from the peasants and make an offering to Coatlicue at Aztlán, the home of their ancestors. The peasant Ollin finds a discarded tribute and makes his own journey to Aztlán to appease his rulers.

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Release Date:

23 Feb 1991

Language:

Nahuatl

Director:

Juan Mora Catlett

Writer:

Juan Mora Catlett

Main Actors:

Tonatiuh Alonso, Socorro Avelar, José Avilez, José Chávez

Plot:

A very hard drought devastates an ancient Mexican empire. Warriors and priests fight for power while people are dying. A group of priests return to Aztlan, the mythological place where Mexican culture was born, to pray to the goddess Coatlicue and stop the drought.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10