Pablo Larrain's 'El Conde': A Bold and Necessary Satire on Fascism and Evil
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Chilean director Pablo Larraín's new film "El Conde" portrays former dictator Augusto Pinochet as a 250-year-old vampire living in seclusion after faking his death. The film, shot in black-and-white, stars Jaime Vadell as Pinochet and explores the lack of justice and impunity surrounding his regime. Larraín discusses the urgency to confront Pinochet's legacy and the rise of right-wing politics globally. "El Conde" will have a limited theatrical release on September 7 and will be available on Netflix on September 15.
- Pablo Larrain on Portraying Pinochet as a Vampire in ‘El Conde’ to Counter Fascism ‘That Comes in Different Shapes and Forms’ Around the World Variety
- ‘El Conde’ Review: Pablo Larraín’s Latest Is A Bold, Wildly Irreverent Sensational Creation – Venice Deadline
- Pablo Larrain and ‘El Conde’ Cast Say Portraying Pinochet as a Vampire Is ‘Necessary’ Amid Global Right-Wing Resurgence AOL
- The Blood Is Everywhere in Pablo Larraín's Mesmerizing El Conde Vulture
- ‘El Conde’ Review: Pablo Larraín’s Bracingly Original Satire of the Pinochet Regime and the Cycles of Evil Hollywood Reporter
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