 Action/Adventure/Biography. Alatriste is a 2006 Spanish historical film directed by Agustín
Díaz Yanes, based on the main character of a series of novels written by
Arturo Pérez-Reverte, The Adventures of Captain Alatriste.The impulsive handling of the Spanish Inquisition, coupled with the
corrosive influence of the Count-Duke of Olivares (Javier Cámara), has
brought a once-powerful nation to its knees as the growing chasm between
the deceitful upper class and the miserable life of the commoners has
effectively served to polarize the populace. In a time when corruption
reigns and honor has faded, Alatriste remains a lone figure who refuses
to relinquish his noble spirit as he raises Iñigo and enters into a
passionate love affair with actress Maria de Castro (Ariadna Gil).Director: Agustín Díaz Yanes. Writers: Arturo Pérez-Reverte (novels), Agustín Díaz Yanes. Stars: Viggo Mortensen, Elena Anaya and Unax Ugalde. |
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