Alatriste
Alatriste is a 2006 Spanish historical film directed by Agustn Daz Yanes, based on the main character of a series of novels written by Arturo PrezReverte, The Adventures of Captain Alatriste Las aventuras del Capitn Alatriste .
The story takes place during the 17th century in the Spanish Empire. Diego Alatriste is a soldier in the service of King Philip IV of Spain, during the Eighty Years War. The story begins in the Netherlands, where the tercio of Diego Alatriste fights against the Dutch during the Dutch Revolt. Lope Balboa father of igo and friend of the captain is killed here. Diego decides to return to Madrid where he receives the young igo Balboa in his care.He is hired, along with a Sicilian assassin named Gualtiero Malatesta to kill the Prince of Wales future King Charles I of England and his companion, the Duke of Buckingham. The job is contracted by Emilio Bocanegra and Luis de Alquzar uncle of igos love interest Anglica de Alquzar. Alatriste finally returns to the Netherlands in 1624 although the movie says its 1625 and participates in the final battles leading to Bredas surrender. After the return to Spain, igo wants to elope with Anglica, but she gets cold feet at the last moment. Alatriste has a romance with actress Mara de Castro. Because she was disappointed that failed to marry him, she became the lover of Philip IV. And Alatriste ends up crossing swords with Guadalmedina, a friend of the king. In the end, the object of their attention falls ill with syphilis. The duel with his friend Martn Saldaa and the punishment of igo in the galleys are part of the films spectacular ending. ........
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