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GERMANY · 1965

Pyramid of the Sun God

Robert Siodmak
New German Cinema French occupation of Mexico Mexican independence struggle Emperor Maximilian German characters abroad Political resistance
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Synopsis

Mexico, 1864. The country is divided by the struggle against the French occupation and emperor Maximilian. The German doctor Karl Sternau and his friend Andreas Hasenpfeffer come to love the country and support the cause of the proud Mexicans.

Year1965
CountryGermany
DirectorRobert Siodmak
MovementNew German Cinema
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