Return to Aztlán
Retorno a Aztlán
Synopsis
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 History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan Mora Catlett
- Screenplay & Story
- Juan Mora Catlett
- Original Score
- Antonio Zepeda
- Original Title
- Retorno a Aztlán
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan Mora Catlett
Juan Mora Catlett
Antonio Zepeda
Toni Kuhn
Jorge Vargas
Jorge Prior
Department Leadership Roster
Juan Mora Catlett
Writer
Juan Mora Catlett
Director
Jorge Vargas
Editor
Toni Kuhn
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return to Aztlán
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Return to Aztlán about?
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.
Who directed Return to Aztlán?
Return to Aztlán was directed by Juan Mora Catlett.
Who stars in Return to Aztlán?
The principal cast of Return to Aztlán includes Rodrigo Puebla, Rafael Cortés, Socorro Avelar, Soledad Ruíz, Amado Zumaya.
When was Return to Aztlán released and how long is it?
Return to Aztlán was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Return to Aztlán?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Return to Aztlán was composed by Antonio Zepeda.