El Conde

El Conde

Plot

In the midst of Chile's tumultuous history, Augusto Pinochet, a notorious and bloodthirsty vampire, has managed to survive for over two centuries. As he struggles with the weight of his immortal existence, Pinochet longs for a peaceful end to his eternal life. However, fate has other plans. A group of vultures, drawn by the scent of blood and power, circle around the aged vampire like scavengers waiting for their prey to succumb to its wounds. They are determined to claim one last bite from Pinochet's carcass before he finally meets his demise. As the vultures close in, Pinochet is forced to confront his own mortality and the darkness that has defined him for so long. He begins to see the world through different eyes, and his thirst for blood slowly gives way to a desire for human connection and redemption. Meanwhile, a young woman named Sofía becomes entangled in Pinochet's fate as she embarks on a quest to understand the mysterious forces surrounding her family's cursed past. As their paths converge, Pinochet finds himself drawn to Sofía's compassion and humanity, leading him down a path of self-discovery and growth. Throughout his journey, Pinochet grapples with the consequences of his actions as a vampire, and the weight of his legacy begins to bear down on him. As the vultures continue to circle, Pinochet must make a choice: succumb to their hunger or find a way to break free from the shackles of immortality and forge a new path for himself. "El Conde" is a captivating tale that delves into themes of identity, mortality, and the human condition. With its unique blend of horror, drama, and historical context, this film offers a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be alive – and what it takes to truly find peace in an eternal life.

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Phoenix

That nun turning into a flying vampire? Seriously channeling that Burberry 2021 Autumn/Winter Open Spaces ad.

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6/21/2025, 3:53:05 AM
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Roman

Considering the older generation of actors involved, they personally lived through an era where dissidents were kidnapped, tortured, and thrown from airplanes. Now, they're using this fantastical and even humorous approach to examine and reflect on that period of history. Vampires wither and die without fresh blood, but if we remain silent and avoid confronting the Voldemorts of our past, will those Voldemorts achieve a kind of immortality?

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6/20/2025, 11:53:10 PM
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Kaia

The world's best art always springs from these three scorched lands: the vast, snow-covered nation bearing the cross, the southern continent perpetually rained upon yet unified in the rain, and the conservative homeland. These three places are full of bitterness.

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6/17/2025, 5:47:16 PM
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Jace

Pinochet's First Law: Drop a liberal right-winger and a working-class leftist out of a helicopter into the Pacific, and the rate at which two people with different ideologies plummet from the sky is the same.

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6/17/2025, 10:36:20 AM
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Eva

Not scary, but hilarious. "American Nazi Literature." The logic of dictatorship is like a vampire bite: everyone fears vampires, but secretly desires to be bitten for a taste of immortality and flight. Giving Margaret Thatcher a vampire persona is peak Latin American satire. It's a scathing critique of those who are both capitalist and authoritarian, while disguising themselves as champions of freedom and democracy. The most brilliant part is the ending: Nobody knows that Pinochet's most valuable treasure is his collection of manuscripts: Napoleon's letters, Darwin's diaries... A sharp commentary that directly targets the culture industry. The director’s imagination and critical energy are impressive. Without doing your homework, the impact of its maliciousness might be lost on the audience.

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6/16/2025, 1:20:50 PM