Media Arts

"Apocalypto" is a movie that takes place during the end period of the Maya civilization, which was concurrent to the Aztec civilization. The movie explores various instances human sacrifice, warfare, and the collapse of a great civilization. Likewise, the movie portrays the brutality of pre-Colombian societies along with the numerous effects of colonialism on the indigenous peoples. This act is directly referenced to the history of the Aztecs. The movie portrays various Aztec and Mayan architecture beautifully along with multiple other form of arts. Similarly, the human sacrificing culture of the Aztecs is also portrayed by the movie. The overall movie is based on ancient theme and showcases various forms of Aztec arts and culture.

The Other Conquest (1999) is a drama film about the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire. The movie not only showcases the aftermath of the Spanish colonization, but also showcases the rich Aztec arts, sculpture, and cultures. It also explores the Aztec Empire from a religious perspective and introduces the viewers to Aztec mythology. Moreover, the effects on the Aztec indigenous people by the colonization is also showcased in the movie. Overall, this movie showcases the Aztec arts, culture and religion in a beautiful manner.

Aztec Rex is a historical fictional film that is based on the Aztec empire. The movie showcases Aztec culture, temples, as well as the Aztec religion. The movie plot showcases Spanish conquistadors who encounter with a dinosaur that was considered as god by the Aztecs. Various Aztec artworks including stone carvings, sculptures and monuments are highlighted by the plot of the movie. With the combination of horror, history, and science fiction, the movie visualizes the overall culture of Aztec empire and life of the Aztec people.