La carga (2016) - full transcript

New Spain. XVI century.

Francisco Tenamaztle, a great

Caxcan leader and warrior...

...leads an indigenous uprising in

defense of the rights of his people.

Until his recent arrest,

Tenamaztle had led battles...

...over a 9 year period against

the Spanish troops.

A group of Franciscan priests are

mobilizing to secure his release.

The Viceroy´s envoy

will have to answer...

...for this unexpected change.

Don’t worry Tenamaztle.

Open the doors!

Allow the Viceroy´s

envoy to enter.

Open the doors!

Come on keep going!

Open the doors!

Use your proximity with

Francisco Tenamaztle...

...to convince him to talk to his

people so they leave immediately.

The only way to avoid a

revolt is to follow justice.

What side are you on...

the side of the Indians?

Or the Spanish crown?

On the side of justice,

divine and earthly justice...

...and all those Indians

waiting outside...

...will either leave or not, depending

on the verdict of the hearing.

I have an urgent delivery.

Put the load on me.

Have a good trip.

The envelope needs to arrive

at the main plaza at dusk.

If only father could see you!

Father is dead Itzmin.

Mother is alive...

...and you don’t even come to see

her during celebrations.

I don’t want to see

any bastards.

You're talking about my son!

Ollin!

Father!

Am I fast.

Speed is not what is most important.

Endurance is.

Now go and play Ollin.

Itzmin looks like a rabid dog.

His pain has to end sometime,

Painalli.

Otherwise it will kill him.

I need to rest, mother.

The envelope needs to

arrive at the main plaza at dusk.

A rider will

be waiting for it.

- Take her things to the lady.

- Yes sir.

- Thank's for risking yourself, Son.

- Don’t worry Mother

It's not even two thirds of what

they brought last trimester...

...and the quality

is decreasing, Don Miguel.

God knows the investment I

have put into those mines...

...and I will not allow someone

to steal from me, Luis.

Tell the foreman...

...that tomorrow I am going

up to the mines...

...and I expect a full report.

Sir...

they are going to hold

a hearing to decide

the future of Francisco Tenamaztle.

What?

There is a rumor that they are

going to extradite him to Spain.

To Spain? We can´t let that happen.

There are more than three thousand

Indians outside the prison.

They fear for a rebellion.

We leave tomorrow at daybreak

for the city. Alright?

Go on, Diaz.

I need going to the city

to meet Fray Valerio.

It is very dangerous my girl.

Nothing is going to stop me Maria.

It’s a fact, my father must

be present at the hearing.

I’ll go.

Mrs. Elisa...

I took the liberty of buying you

some colorful clothing...

...that I believe will suit you better.

Thank you, now if you will

excuse me I have things to do.

Fray Valerio, thanks to you,

I have in my hands

the evidence...

...showing my father's responsibility

in the murder of my husband Diego.

I will make him pay, even if it’s

the last thing I do in this life.

I declare it is my wish to testify

in favor of Francisco Tenamaztle...

...and join the quest for equality and

justice that you and my husband started.

I appreciate all your help

and I pray that our efforts pay off.

Sincerely, Elisa de Ibarra.

Ollin...

...where is your father?

But what are you doing?

Don’t you understand that this

could cost you your life?

Do you want to leave Ollin

and your mother?

I believe in this cause.

If someone has a problem with it

that is not my concern.

I haven’t come here

to talk about religion.

I need you to come

with me to the city.

I have an important load for you.

Why didn’t you ask

Itzmin as usual?

This time it is not a delivery of

armaments to the Spanish.

I need someone responsible

and trustworthy.

Look around.

We are only a few men left in town,

all of them need it.

This is about saving

Francisco Tenemaztle.

It is a just cause, a cause

your father died for.

If your father lived, without a

doubt, he would come with me.

Father believed in this cause...

...you wouldn’t need this.

Take Coyolli with you.

I’ll see you tonight.

This damn gout

is going to kill me!

Have you thought about

your future daughter?

I don’t want you to stay here taking

care of an old man like me.

Don’t worry...

I believe you are aware

of Diaz’s feelings for you?

He is not

of noble lineage but...

at least he is a nobleman.

Ok, stop, stop...

...I have to rest...

...tomorrow I have to leave

very early to the city.

These coins are for your son.

Ollin!

Are you taking him?

Each load has it's specific needs,

Itzmin.

This matter doesn’t concern you

So be it then.

You are weak...

...so weak Painalli.

Wait!...

...I have decided

to go with you.

And may I ask why?

I’m going to follow

your advice father...

...and think about my future.

Very good!

Then let's go daughter, let's go!

Let’s go!

- You may leave.

- But sir…

Leave now!

I was so stupid...

to put you in front of your people

on the Mixton hill.

I should killed you

when I captured you.

I've seen your family outside,

destroyed.

Is that what you wanted?

What we want is more than being your

slaves on our own  Nochistlan land.

Do you really think that all this will

end in your favor at the Indias council?

Here or there you will

be hung by your neck.

And how will you end?

You, or me...

...until your death...

or mine!

We will see.

Francisco Tenamaztle is nothing

more than a Spanish murderer

and as that,

he should be judged here.

Silence, order!

...not in Spain.

If Francisco Tenamaztle stays here,

it will likely cause a rebellion.

Order, Silence, silence!

We all know about the abuses of

authority committed by government.

In some cases the accused defended

himself as best he could...

...and in other cases they blamed him for

crimes he is not responsible for.

Are you accusing me

of false testimonies?

Do you have proof of the

prisoners innocence...

...in the crimes that according

to you are false?

There is a witness.

You are not talking

about another indian?

If Mr. Miguel

will allow me to finish.

There is a Spanish witness,

of noble lineage...

willing to declare in front of the King

that the insurgency of Tenamaztle

was in self-defense.

The most noble gentlemen

are here in this room

Could you tell us who your

illustrious witness is?

He is not in this room.

And we have to take precautionary

measures to keep hidden his identity.

But we have the evidence...

that we will present

when the time is right.

What guarantee can you offer us that

this witness and evidence really exist?

The word of a Franciscan monk

kissing this holy cross.

If Friar Antonio hasn’t blasphemed

in the face of God...

...then this hearing is in the hands of

the Indias Council in Spain.

Go to the Inn and keep an eye on

Elisa until I arrive. Hurry up!

I want a private meeting

with the Viceroy.

This exceeds our friendship Miguel.

This is about a rebellion.

Aren’t you going

to let me see the Viceroy?

Stop thinking only

about yourself Miguel.

This is much bigger.

Come in!

Where are the documents?

- Where are them?

- Mr. Miguel...

Mr. Miguel, Mr. Miguel….

...they saw her entering the

Santa Clara convent.

How could I have been

so stupid?

She is the witness...

...she is being used

by Friar Valerio.

Her testimony

at the Indias Council...

is going to destroy me.

If you bring me

Elisa to the Hacienda...

...half of the reward is yours.

And my daughter too.

Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go!

We have to go now!

- What's happening?

- Let's go please.

Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go!

We are looking for Mrs Elisa de Ibarra.

We know she is here.

This is a closed convent.

You can’t enter.

Two of you look over there!

I know what you are looking for.

I can give it to you.

Where did they go?

Espinosa...

...give him two coins.

If we find them

we will give you five more.

Have faith Francisco.

The King will have to listen to you.

And even if it were so…

They will cover you

with a black cloak...

...just until we are safely

out of the city.

I have told you,

my people won’t resist.

I really appreciate it,

but no.

No!

She doesn’t want it Coyolli...

...and it is better

if she doesn’t eat.

That way she will weigh less.

Do you think she will be more

comfortable in front with me?

I don’t know.

Ask her yourself.

Would you like to travel

looking down at the...

...ground or looking up at

the beautiful clouds?

I don’t understand

a word you´re saying.

It’s better to look up

at the beautiful clouds...

...than down at the ground,

don’t you think?

Don´t these indians understand

that I don’t speak their language?

They made that path so your

beasts can’t pass through.

Why don’t you let me walk?

It would be easier for you and

I wouldn´t feel so ridiculous.

A Tameme is guiding them.

We will go around the mountain

and go down the other side.

It’s better if we go through the mountains

without going down until necessary.

The mountains are very dangerous,

it's not a safe path.

We need to find another way.

- They are getting close!

- Coyolli, I’m not risking the load.

The load! We are all in danger!

We are going the way

I say we are going.

Wait, wait!

If you keep going with me

they are going to reach us soon.

Swear to me that you will

get her there safe and sound.

You should go with them until

the coast, we will meet there.

- No Friar Valerio I can’t.

- You are safe with them.

- Please, Don’t leave me.

- Trust me, trust me.

- Now, go!

- Friar Valerio

There is no time to lose.

I’m going to reason with Diaz

Do you actually think you are

going to block our path?

Did you see

who is guiding them?

I beg you to leave her be!

You have put her life in danger

because of your damn intrigue

Remember I was your confessor

Then my secrets

will die with you.

Who is the Spaniard who

killed Friar Valerio?

You speak my language

Who is he?

My father’s henchman...

who will do anything to prevent me

from arriving to the coast

Everything under control

Hurry up. Let´s move!

Faster.

First Friar Valerio,

now Coyolli.

Why is that woman

worth so much?

That doesn’t concern you.

After we pay you

I don’t want to see you again.

Well pay me then.

I did my part.

Not before you get us

out of this hell.

What can I do for you so you can

show me a little affection?

Free me,

if you really care about me.

God knows

what I feel for you...

...but I have

to obey Mr. Miguel

He doesn’t care about you any more

than he does about his indian slaves.

Killing is the thing you know how

to do best. Isn’t that true?

Have you lost your mind?

If you don’t fix that

foolish attitude...

...you will be looked in a convent

for the rest of your life.

I’d prefer that then.

You stupid.

Where are the documents?

Let go of me.

I don’t have anything.

Let go of me please.

You’re hurting me.

You’re hurting me!

Tie her up.

I should kill you right here.

If you think

that I betrayed you...

...we are even.

But to me…

...you are dead.

Which of you sons of bitches

was on guard last night?

Hey! Here is the guide!

It was the indian

that escaped?

You are going to tell me who he is

and why he left a dog like you alive?

I can’t,

I can’t take it anymore!

I’m sorry about

your friend´s death.

His name was Coyolli.

You hate the Spaniards right?

We are not all the same.

From a large tree like

this one...

...my brother and I saw how the

Spaniards killed our father.

- Keep going!

- I can’t.

They stopped here.

He is carrying her.

How far ahead are they?

Half a day.

Let’s go!

I don’t think I can make it

to the coast.

Get down please!

Aren’t you going to wash up?

How dare you?

Sweat stinks.

It doesn't matter

how noble you are.

His footprints

are lighter again.

Is she walking with him?

No...

...but he is not carrying her.

They have separated.

No, that is impossible.

She would be incapable

of going alone.

She stayed behind.

Eat...

...it will help you.

Were you baptized?

I resisted Friar Valerio.

Without faith I wouldn´t

have the strength to live.

This...

is what gives me strength.

You shouldn’t rejoice

in your ignorance.

Ignorance is not knowing

that eating lots...

...of that fruit is going

to give you diarrhea.

Now, what's happening?

They deviated.

They are not going to the sea.

It can’t be.

They need to board a ship

on the coast.

Stop!

Where are they going?

Where are they going?

Where is Coyolli?

Why didn’t he come with you?

Who is she?

She is a load.

Why did you bring her here?

She believes in my father’s and

Tenamaztle’s fight for justice.

Shhh….

Calm down son.

I’m here with you.

Where is there water?

Water?

They are close.

I will escape alone.

You should stay with your son.

- Listen to me!

- No, I owe it to my father.

What is happening Painalli?

Itzmin is guiding them to me.

What is the purpose of all this?

Mother, where is Painalli?

How far will your vengeful

feelings for painilli take you?

Get out of here!

Don’t make things harder.

They are not here anymore.

Let’s go!

It will rain...

...and it will make it harder

for them to catch up to us.

We will arrive in two days.

I prefer going on my own foot.

I don’t want you carrying

me as if you were a beast.

I’m a Tameme.

I’m not ashamed of it.

Even so I don’t want to do it.

- Stubborn woman!-

You can say what you want.

I won’t change my opinion.

Can we take a break?

Can I see them?

Thank you!

I didn’t saw the mother

of your son, Ollin.

She died when Ollin was born.

I’m sorry.

She wasn’t from my town.

My brother brought her.

It almost

doesn’t hurt anymore.

Diego gave it to me,

my husband...

...the day we got engaged.

It is engraved with the same gold

that ended up taking his life.

It was in the desert on the

path from San Luis Masquitique.

I know those places.

It was Diaz who was in charge of the

expedition that my husband commanded.

That Spaniard seems willing

to do anything for you.

I know...

...and I´m sorry for all the

harm that he has caused.

He’s not the only one.

My brother...

...is the one that is guiding them.

The same one that…?

He never got over

that she chose me.

I wouldn’t do that

if I were you.

Look!

We only want her.

Nothing else.

If you let the lady come with us

nothing will happen to you.

And your son either.

I give you my word

as a gentleman.

Accept!

Please...

Tie her up and guard her well!

Not here.

Let it be here.

Here I am. Kill me!

Kill me. kill me. Come on, kill me!

Here I am. Kill me!

Kill me!

He was already dead when...

...when I threw him,

in the river.

Pablo, accompany the lady.

Now you hate me,

but with time, you will realize that

everything I do is for your own good.

Even kill?

Stop torturing yourself with

the past daughter...

...and don’t insist on holding on to

false and unfounded accusations.

I know what I know.

I'm not afraid to

shut it up anymore.

- Don’t threaten me!

- Or what?

Are you going to kill me

like you did with Diego?

It is going to take

time to repair.

Yes, but when are we going to

be able to leave this hell?

Not before tomorrow...

It is dangerous to travel at night

and I’m worried about the Indians.

What indians?

Huachichiles.

They tried to steal our horses

on the last expedition.

I trust that you know how

to get us out of here.

You are the only one

who knows the route.

I put my life on it.

I hope that isn’t necesary.

And you Elisa...

have you’ve heard what to expect

out there with those Indians.

Come. Come...

...Look!

No one drink anymore water...

...and find those Indians.

There is no option other

than to continue on foot.

This place is not safe…

Diaz! Come back!

Are you okay?

Chew. Chew...

Get on!

I admire your courage indian!

I have always loved you Elisa.

Everything I did, was for you.

Everything.

I don’t know how to thank you for

everything that you have done for me.

You have lost too much during

this journey...

- ...and I’m responsible.

- No...

...that was my destiny.

Lady!

Come with me!

Over there I wouldn’t be anything.

And here?

Here I’m a Tameme...

...and a free man.

I attest to that...

...and I will fight so

no one can change that.

Lady!

Friar Bartolome de las Casas.

It´s an honor.

This way please.

Francisco Tenamaztle fought for the

rights of indigenous native people...

...against the Spanish authority. He is

known as the defender of human rights.

The Spanish encomienda system (a type of

slavery), which Tenamaztle...

...fought against, was

abolished in 1718 in Mexico.