Cortés
Synopsis
In 1519, glory-hungry soldier Hernán Cortés leads an expedition to the Yucatán. After landing on the coast of what is now Mexico, he meets Marina, an enslaved Indigenous woman and gifted linguist who becomes indispensable to his advance. As Cortés turns fragile alliances, faith and fear into instruments of conquest, Marina watches him transform from a daring outlaw into a self-anointed messiah.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Mignot
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas Kazan
- Original Title
- Cortés
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Utopai Studios, Ex Machina Studios, K5 International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Mignot
Nicholas Kazan
Cecilia Shen
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Mignot
Director
Nicholas Kazan
Writer
Cecilia Shen
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cortés
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What is Cortés about?
In 1519, glory-hungry soldier Hernán Cortés leads an expedition to the Yucatán. After landing on the coast of what is now Mexico, he meets Marina, an enslaved Indigenous woman and gifted linguist who becomes indispensable to his advance. As Cortés turns fragile alliances, faith and fear into instruments of conquest, Marina watches him transform from a daring outlaw into a self-anointed messiah.
Who directed Cortés?
Cortés was directed by Paul Mignot.
Who stars in Cortés?
The principal cast of Cortés includes Antonio Banderas.
When was Cortés released and how long is it?
Cortés was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.