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After twenty years in hiding, the masked hero Zorro emerges to challenge the tyrannical rule of Don Rafael Montero, the man who framed his father and stole his land. With the reluctant assistance of a charming rogue, Alejandro, Zorro seeks vengeance and fights to liberate California from oppression. Their quest is complicated by newfound romance and shocking betrayals, all while the future of the region’s prosperity is at stake.

After twenty years in hiding, the masked hero Zorro emerges to challenge the tyrannical rule of Don Rafael Montero, the man who framed his father and stole his land. With the reluctant assistance of a charming rogue, Alejandro, Zorro seeks vengeance and fights to liberate California from oppression. Their quest is complicated by newfound romance and shocking betrayals, all while the future of the region’s prosperity is at stake.

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Best Costume Design

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Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Antonio Banderas
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Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor)

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In 1821, the mysterious figure known as Zorro emerged to protect the oppressed common folk of Las Californias from the ruthless tyranny of Spain’s soldiers. The corrupt governor, Don Rafael Montero, devised a plan to trap Zorro during the public execution of three peasants, hoping to catch the elusive masked hero. However, Zorro intervened just in time, and amidst the ensuing chaos, two young brothers, Alejandro and Joaquín Murrieta, unwittingly thwarted Montero’s nefarious scheme. After Zorro defeated the remaining soldiers, he expressed his gratitude to Joaquín by giving him a symbolic medallion.

As Montero began to suspect that the nobleman Don Diego de la Vega was Zorro, he attempted to seize him at his home. A fierce swordfight erupted, culminating in a tragic fire that claimed the life of Diego’s beloved wife, Esperanza, leaving him shattered with grief and betrayal. Meanwhile, Montero’s unrequited love for Esperanza only intensified his malevolent ambitions.

Fast forward twenty years, during which Alejandro and Joaquín transformed from innocent siblings into hardened bandits. In 1841, they devised a scheme to collect the bounty on their heads while attempting to rob a strongbox. However, their plan was interrupted by Captain Harrison Love, Montero’s ruthless American accomplice. While Alejandro managed to flee into the darkness, Joaquín chose to end his own life rather than face capture. That same year, Montero returned to California, accompanied by the now-grown Elena, who had been led to believe that her mother died during childbirth and that Montero was her father.

Montero’s return sparked Diego’s escape from his underground prison, leading him to find Alejandro in a state of despair. Recognizing the medallion that connected them, Diego proposed an unlikely alliance, aiming to train Alejandro in the art of combat and deception to confront their shared foes: Montero and Captain Love. Eager for vengeance and to become Zorro’s successor, Alejandro embraced the offer and began training in the hidden cave beneath Diego’s family estate, striving to embody his mentor’s commitment to justice.

As Alejandro honed his skills, he stole a stallion reminiscent of Zorro’s loyal companion, Tornado, prompting Diego to remind him that true heroism comes from selflessness and not personal glory. He encouraged Alejandro to win Montero’s confidence and charm rather than resorting to theft. Embracing the persona of Don Alejandro del Castillo y García, and with Diego acting as his servant, Alejandro gained access to Montero’s opulent hacienda, where he captivated Elena with his charm and cunning, leading to an invitation to a secret gathering of nobles.

During this clandestine meeting, Montero disclosed his plans to restore California for the Dons, hinting at a bold endeavor to purchase it from General Santa Anna, who was desperate for money amid the brewing Mexican-American War. As fate would have it, Montero introduced Alejandro and the nobles to “El Dorado,” a hidden gold mine where oppressed peasants labored under duress. The goal was to use the looted gold to fund the acquisition of California from Santa Anna.

Meanwhile, Elena encountered her former nanny, who unwrapped the truth regarding her parents. Diego, seizing the moment, tasked Alejandro—now Zorro—with stealing Montero’s map that led to the gold mine. This mission led to a thrilling duel against Montero, Love, and their guards at the hacienda. During his escape, Zorro shared a passionate yet chaste kiss with Elena, who pursued him in hopes of retrieving Montero’s precious map.

With the threat of Santa Anna learning about the clandestine plan looming, Montero resolved to destroy the mine and obliterate its workers. In the meantime, Diego urged Alejandro to liberate the workers while he sought to win back Elena’s heart, leaving Alejandro feeling betrayed by Diego’s newfound vendetta. Venturing into unknown territories, Alejandro left a trail of uncertainty behind him, while Diego confronted Montero at the hacienda, unveiling his true identity and demanding that Elena listen to the truth.

As Diego was shackled and taken away, he revealed critical information to Elena about the flowers she recognized upon arriving in California. Convinced of his truthfulness, she freed him, and together, they ventured to the mine, where Zorro and Diego respectively defeated Love and Montero, avenging Joaquín and Esperanza’s memories. With the workers liberated and explosives set to detonate, Alejandro and Elena faced the gravely injured Diego, who, in his last moments, found peace and gave his blessing for them to continue as Zorro and marry.

In a touching conclusion, Alejandro and Elena exchanged vows at a ceremony honoring Diego. Gazing upon their newborn son Joaquín, named after Alejandro’s brother, they shared stories of Don Diego’s legendary escapades as Zorro, ensuring that his heroic legacy lived on.

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