Entdecken Sie faszinierende Filme und Serien, die ähnlich wie '1491 - Amerika vor Kolumbus' (2017) die reiche Geschichte und Kultur der indigenen Völker Amerikas vor der Ankunft der Europäer beleuchten. Dieser Artikel präsentiert 10 sehenswerte Alternativen, die Geschichtsliebhaber und Dokumentarfilm-Fans begeistern werden.

Little Big Man (1970)
Beschreibung: A satirical and poignant look at the life of a white man raised by the Cheyenne, offering a unique perspective on Native American culture and history.
Fakt: The film was one of the first Hollywood productions to portray Native Americans in a sympathetic and nuanced light.


The Mission (1986)
Beschreibung: Examines the moral and spiritual conflicts of European missionaries in South America, set against the backdrop of colonial expansion.
Fakt: The film won the Palme d'Or at the 1986 Cannes Film Festival.


Black Robe (1991)
Beschreibung: A gritty and realistic look at the interactions between Jesuit missionaries and the Algonquin people in 17th-century Canada.
Fakt: The film is based on the novel by Brian Moore, who also wrote the screenplay.


1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992)
Beschreibung: A dramatization of Christopher Columbus's voyages, focusing on the impact of European exploration on the indigenous peoples of the Americas.
Fakt: The score was composed by Vangelis, known for his electronic music, creating a unique and atmospheric soundtrack.


The Last of the Mohicans (1992)
Beschreibung: Explores the clash of cultures between Native Americans and European settlers, with a focus on the beauty and brutality of the untamed wilderness.
Fakt: The film's iconic soundtrack was composed by Trevor Jones and Randy Edelman, blending orchestral and folk elements.


The New World (2005)
Beschreibung: A poetic and visually stunning portrayal of the encounter between Native Americans and English settlers, emphasizing the natural world and cultural misunderstandings.
Fakt: The film was shot on location in Virginia, near the actual historical sites of the Jamestown settlement.


Apocalypto (2006)
Beschreibung: A visceral depiction of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilization, highlighting its complexity and the impending threat of European colonization.
Fakt: The dialogue is entirely in the Yucatec Maya language, adding to the film's authenticity.


The Revenant (2015)
Beschreibung: A survival story set in the American wilderness, highlighting the harsh realities of frontier life and the resilience of the human spirit.
Fakt: The film was shot using only natural light, adding to its raw and immersive visual style.


Wind River (2017)
Beschreibung: A modern-day thriller that addresses the struggles of Native Americans in contemporary society, set against the stark beauty of the Wyoming wilderness.
Fakt: The film was inspired by real-life cases of missing and murdered indigenous women in the U.S.


Hostiles (2017)
Beschreibung: A Western that delves into the complexities of race and reconciliation in the aftermath of the Indian Wars.
Fakt: The film's title refers to the military term for enemy combatants, reflecting its themes of conflict and understanding.
