499

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Documentary

2021, Movie, 1h 27min

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.

Country: Mexico

Director:

Rodrigo Reyes

Cast:

Rodrigo Reyes,

Eduardo San Juan

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IMDb rating

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6.8

Critic rating

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10.0

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Critic Carlos Aguilar

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...a truly brilliant accomplishment of unconventional storytelling, form and theme coalesce to open a portal where textbook history becomes an active entity and clashes with the present for a forward-thinking exploration.

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In 499, a ghostly conquistador from the 16th century arrives in modern-day Mexico,s 499 years after the fall of Mexico-Tenochtitlan. As he journeys toward the capital city, he remembers events from his past, while encountering the testimonies of real people, survivors of contemporary violence En route, he questions his role in the violence that continues to plague Mexico today . The film explores colonialism's legacy in contemporary Mexico through a mix of fictional And nonfictional elements.

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You can stream 499 on: Apple TV Store Amazon Store Fandango at Home