The Historical Depictions in the Film, "The Mission"

"The Mission" directed by Roland Joffe
- The Historical depictions in the film, the Mission -
Has anyone ever invaded your house before? Or have you ever been enslaved by people you don't know before? You're home may be a very sacred and comforting place for you and your family, but during the 1750's in South America, home to many Indian tribes called the Guarani, were subtle to enslavement by powers that were nearly beyond their control. In the movie, "The Mission", directed by Roland Joffe, it tells a story of Father Gabriel, a Jesuit priest, and Rodriguez Mendoza, a converted Jesuit, who join a fight to help protect Guarani Indians and their land during the time of the Treaty of Madrid of 1750, which Spain gave the parts of South America to Portugal. The film depicts scenes with a great deal of realism and accuracy, but there are some minor inaccuracies, such as the portrayal of Rodriguez Mendoza, Father Gabriel, and Cardinal Altaminaro.
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