Spain: The First Globalization (2021)

Name: Spain: The First Globalization
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2021
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Antonio Valero, Rubén García Benito, Alicia Relinque, Abigail R. Horro, Luo Huiling

1h 47m Spain

Documentary History

Plot

Exploring the transformative era initiated by the Catholic Monarchs from 1479 to 1516, this documentary delves into the profound impact of Columbus's 1492 discovery of America. It examines how these pivotal moments shaped not only Spain’s trajectory but also influenced global history in the centuries that followed. By providing fresh insights and perspectives, the film illuminates the interconnectedness of cultures and economies during this groundbreaking period, revealing the complexities of early globalization and its lasting legacy on contemporary society.

Cast

Antonio Valero Rubén García Benito Alicia Relinque Abigail R. Horro Luo Huiling Carlos Martínez Shaw Marcelo Gullo Luis Ribot Elvira Roca Barea Pedro Insua Fernando García de Cortázar Miguel Ángel Ladero Quesada Carmen Iglesias Cano Jaime Contreras Contreras Manuel Lucena Giraldo