499

499

87 mins | Documentary | Aug. 20, 2021

Upon the 500-year anniversary of the Spanish Conquest, a ghostly Conquistador arrives in modern Mexico. As he journeys toward the capital city, he remembers events from his past while encountering the testimonies of real people, the survivors of contemporary violence. History and the present begin to merge, giving nightmarish reflection on the enduring legacy of colonialism in our world today.

499

87 mins | Documentary | Aug. 20, 2021

499
Upon the 500-year anniversary of the Spanish Conquest, a ghostly Conquistador arrives in modern Mexico. As he journeys toward the capital city, he remembers events from his past while encountering the testimonies of real people, the survivors of contemporary violence. History and the present begin to merge, giving nightmarish reflection on the enduring legacy of colonialism in our world today.
IMDb rating 6.8
Producers La Maroma
Original title 499
Directors Rodrigo Reyes
Writers Lorena Padilla, Rodrigo Reyes