A History of Love and War

A chaotic, over-the-top satire that mixes soap opera melodrama with grotesque comedy and bursts of violence.

Directed by

Santiago Mohar Volkow

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Andrew Leland Rogers, Lucía Gómez-Robledo, Mónica del Carmen

Overview

This outrageous comedy stages a soap opera of epic proportions, as one corrupt property developer faces trial for Mexico's violent history. The fourth feature from Santiago Mohar Volkow, Una historia de amor y guerra centres on real estate baron Pepe Sánchez-Campo, whose mega-mall development brings him into conflict with local guerrillas. For once, bribery and a call to Daddy might not be enough to save Pepe – a character more grotesque than the telenovela unfolding around him. Trying to sabotage Pepe's marriage to Constanza, her cousin and lover Teo records Pepe cheating. The resulting chaos precipitates in a burlesque bloodbath involving treachery, talking animals, colonial history and bartering in the afterlife.

How it feels

Absurd, satirical, campy and dark. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Corruption, class, power, betrayal

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

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

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