The history of Chile is stained in blood, a Pablo Larraín-like idea has taken a turn and will become a political satire with vampires for Netflix. The director of ‘Spencer’ has signed with the streaming platform to make ‘El Conde’, a black comedy in which the dictator Augusto Pinochet will be a 250-year-old vampire. According to Variety, the screenplay is written by the director himself together with Guillermo Calderón, with whom he has already shared the credits in “Neruda” and “El Club”.
From what little we know, “The Count” aims to delve into some controversial historical issues in a mix of drama and comedy and to serve as a cutting edge analysis of the creation of the modern world. In it Pinochet is not yet dead, but after 250 years spent in this world as a vampire and the bearer of many dramas due to dishonor and family conflicts, he decides to end his existence. The film, which will be released on Netflix in 2023, will be produced by Juan de Dios Larraín, brother of the director, through the company they share: Fábula. The film stars Jaime Vadell (“No”), Gloria Münchmeyer (“The Moon in the Mirror”), Alfredo Castro and Paula Luchsinger (“Ema”, “La Jauría”). Netflix has released a first image that you can see on this paragraph.
Chilean production
In the words of the director, “Using black comedy we want to observe, understand and analyze the events that have taken place in Chile and around the world over the past 50 years. We are absolutely certain that we will do a good job and it will undoubtedly be an adventure: a tiring, but very stimulating and meaningful recovery.”. Francisco Ramos, Vice President of Content for Netflix in Latin America, said it was an honor to work with Larraín, “one of the most interesting and significant voices in Latin American cinema of the last 20 years. His perspective on Chile and Latin America is fundamental to understanding our continent. I have no doubt that ‘El Conde’ will continue along the path that Pablo has opened. with ‘No’ and ‘Neruda’. Continuing to trust Fábula is vital for our growth process in a rich and diverse country like Chile. “
In his less than 20 years of directing, Larraín has made nine films, including ‘Jackie’, ‘Post Mortem’ and all those mentioned above; two series, ‘The Story of Lisey’ and ‘Fugitives’, as well as single episodes, video clips and documentaries. Among the awards obtained, a Silver Bear at the Berlin Film Festival for ‘El Club’, an award in Cannes for ‘No’, another from the Hollywood Critics Association for ‘Spencer’ and many nominations in San Sebastian, the Ariel Awards of Mexico or the Chicago International Festival.
Source: E Cartelera
