decay

A brief, essayistic meditation on violence and history, unfolding like a somber animated poem.

Directed by

Juan Camilo González

Genres

Animation, Documentary

Overview

I am grateful to the Chinese for the invention of gunpowder — it feels as if they made it for me. Its discovery happened by accident, originally conceived as a way to ward off evil spirits. This film begins in China, then moves to an event in Cartagena, and ends centuries later in Bogotá.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and eerie. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Violence, death, war, memory

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Search YouTube for a trailer (opens in a new tab)