1492: The Conquest of Paradise
- Original title
- 1492: The Conquest of Paradise
- Year
- 1992
- Running time
- 155 min.
- Country
United Kingdom
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- Gérard Depardieu
- Armand Assante
- Sigourney Weaver
- Loren Dean
- Ángela Molina
- Fernando Rey
- Michael Wincott
- Tchéky Karyo
- Kevin Dunn
- Frank Langella
- Mark Margolis
- Arnold Vosloo
- Steven Waddington
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Co-production United Kingdom-Spain-France;
- Genre
- Adventure. Drama | Historical. Conquest of America. 15th Century. Pre-Columbian Civilizations. Based on a true story. Epic film
- Synopsis
- At the end of the 15th century, Spain lives under the oppression of Inquisition. In these troubled times of obscurantism, Christopher Columbus is fighting to achieve his plan: reach Asia through the west (and kill, torture, or enslave as many natives as possible while spreading disease, looting and raping entire civilizations). With nothing else but his own belief, he finally convinces the Queen, Isabelle de Castille. On October 12th, 1492, three caravels draw alongside an unknown shore...
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- Awards
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1992: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best Original Score (Vangelis)1992: British Society of Cinematographers: Nominated for Best Cinematography Award
- Critics' reviews
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"If 1492 is dramatically inert, it is just the opposite visually"
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"1492 is not a terrible film (...) Yet because it is without any guiding point of view, it is a lot less interesting than the elaborate physical production that has been given it"
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"The film takes a bold, intelligent approach to the explorer's story, providing scenes and images that are not to be forgotten."
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