1212. The Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa
On 16 July 1212, a Crusader army made up of Castilians, Aragonese and Navarrese (but also French, English and Germans) confronted the army of the Almohad Caliph an-Nasir at the foot of the Sierra Morena mountain range. The Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, as the battle is known, is considered the most important battle of the Middle Ages on the Iberian Peninsula and is a key event in the history of Spain. More than 800 years later, a group of archaeologists and specialists have begun an archaeological study of the battlefield. Is everything that has been said about the battle true? What secrets does the terrain hide? And, above all, what can we learn today about events that took place hundreds of years ago and that pitted tens of thousands of people against each other in the south of our country?
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 1212. La batalla de Las Navas de Tolosa |
| Year | 2023 |
| Country | Spain |
| Genre | Documentary, History, War |
| Director | Santiago Mazarro |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.6/10 (25 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative as a hybrid of historical chronicle and forensic investigation, relying on the meticulous work of archaeologists examining the landscape. It explores not just the battle's events but also the process of how national myths are formed, carefully cross-referencing excavation data with period accounts.
What lingers after viewing is an appreciation for the methodology of historical science, where every unearthed arrowhead or terrain feature prompts a reevaluation of the past. The documentary invites reflection on what truly remains of grand clashes centuries later. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Santiago Mazarro
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Watch attentively, with time to pause and reflect on the details. Perfect for a history-focused evening.
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