United States / Apr 15, 2020 / Tribeca Film Festival
1h 27min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
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Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | 499 |
| Original language | Español (ES) |
| Spoken languages | Español |
| Production countries | Mexico |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | La Maroma |
| Official site | cinemaguild.com |
| Release date | 20 agosto 2021 |
| Executive producer | Carter Logan, Steve Holmgren |
| Production | Inti Cordera, Gunter Hanfgarn, Georgina González, David Felix Sutcliffe, Andrew Houchens |
| Writer | Rodrigo Reyes, Lorena Padilla |
| Editing | Daniel Chávez Ontiveros, Andrea Chignoli |
| Cinematography | Alejandro Mejía |
| Assistant directors | Rodrigo Reyes |
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| Camera operators | Alejandro Mejía |
| Additional photography | Alejandro Mejía |
| Music | Pablo Mondragón |
| Sound | Pablo Mondragón |
Release dates
Premiere
Canada / Sep 27, 2020 / CIFF
Limited release
United States / Aug 20, 2021 / Brooklyn, NY
Digital
Canada / Sep 27, 2020 / CIFF
United States / Nov 01, 2022 / The Criterion Channel
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