In the early years of the conquest of America, a Spanish friar underwent a radical transformation. Bartolomé de las Casas, witness to the abuses against the indigenous people, dedicated his life to defending them. His struggle before the Spanish crown planted an early seed of human rights, a moral conflict that today inspires a cinematic proposal.
Animation to Narrate the Clash of Two Worlds 🎨
An animated film would allow visually contrasting both realities. The indigenous cultures would be shown with an organic palette, handmade textures, and fluid animation that reflects their worldview. The conquerors and their war machines would be represented with angular designs, cold colors, and more rigid animation. This technical contrast would reinforce the central conflict of the story.
The First Negative Feedback to the Colonial Administration 📜
Imagine Bartolomé presenting his management report before the Council of the Indies. While others talk about productivity and performance, he shows slides of atrocities and speaks of ethics. It would be the first documented case of an employee who repeatedly travels to headquarters to say that the project, as it is being executed, is a disaster. A true headache for the Human Resources and Public Relations departments of the time.