From the filmmaker Pablo Larraín comes the story of El Conde (The Count). A comedic story of a 250 year old vampire that is unhappy for being labeled as a thief and decides to take action.

The Synopsis

El Conde is a dark comedy/horror that imagines a parallel universe inspired by the recent history of Chile. The film portrays Augusto Pinochet, a symbol of world fascism, as a vampire who lives hidden in a ruined mansion in the cold southern tip of the continent. Feeding his appetite for evil to sustain his existence. After two hundred and fifty years of life, Pinochet has decided to stop drinking blood and abandon the privilege of eternal life. He can no longer bear that the world remembers him as a thief.

Despite the disappointing and opportunistic nature of his family, he finds new inspiration to continue living a life of vital and counterrevolutionary passion through an unexpected relationship.

The Chilean producer and director, Pablo Larraín is known for projects like No with Gael García Bernal, El Club, Jackie with Natalie Portman and Spencer, starring Kristen Steward.  Larraín is also a business man with a co-founded production company Fabula. 

Don’t miss El Conde in select theaters and on Netflix September 15, 2023. In the meantime check out some photographs of El Conde. 

DIRECTOR: Pablo Larraín

SCREENPLAY BY: Pablo Larraín, Guillermo Calderón

PRODUCERS: Juan de Dios Larraín, Pablo Larraín, Rocío Jadue

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Juan de Dios Larraín, Pablo Larraín, Rocío Jadue

CAST: Jaime Vadell, Gloria Münchmeyer, Alfredo Castro, Paula Luchsinger, Catalina Guerra, Marcial Tagle, Amparo Noguera, Diego Muñoz, Antonia Zegers

Source: Netflix