Lautaro
Synopsis
The Mapuche tribe asks their Gods for help in difficult situations, including illness and drought. When the Spanish conquerers on their horses invade their country, the indigenous people think that they are aliens. The Spaniards capture and enslave many of the Mapuche tribe. Lautaro, a young captured native, realizes that these aliens are human beings without any divine power. He learns to use their weapons and organizes a resistance movement against the intruders.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Juan Forch
- Screenplay & Story
- Juan Forch
- Original Score
- Bernd Wefelmeyer
- Original Title
- Lautaro
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Trickfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan Forch
Juan Forch
Bernd Wefelmeyer
Hans Schöne
Hanna Knieriem
Department Leadership Roster
Juan Forch
Director
Hanna Knieriem
Editor
Juan Forch
Writer
Hans Schöne
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lautaro.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lautaro
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lautaro about?
The Mapuche tribe asks their Gods for help in difficult situations, including illness and drought. When the Spanish conquerers on their horses invade their country, the indigenous people think that they are aliens. The Spaniards capture and enslave many of the Mapuche tribe. Lautaro, a young captured native, realizes that these aliens are human beings without any divine power. He learns to use their weapons and organizes a resistance movement against the intruders.
Who directed Lautaro?
Lautaro was directed by Juan Forch.
Who stars in Lautaro?
The principal cast of Lautaro includes Michael Christian.
When was Lautaro released and how long is it?
Lautaro was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Lautaro?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lautaro was composed by Bernd Wefelmeyer.