Pablo Larraín's Mesmerizing 'El Conde': Pinochet as a Vampire in Bizarro-World Reckoning
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In the mesmerizing film "El Conde" by Pablo Larraín, General Augusto Pinochet is portrayed as an immortal vampire who faked his death to avoid prosecution. Set in Chile, the movie combines elements of tragicomedy, horror, and melodrama to explore the legacy of Pinochet's brutal dictatorship. Shot in black-and-white, the film delves into the dark history of Chile while also presenting a twisted family melodrama. Larraín's provocative and visually stunning work will be released globally on Netflix on September 15.
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