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A ghostly Conquistador journeys through modern Mexico, encountering survivors of contemporary violence.
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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.
"'499' is a heartbreaking and raw documentary that transcends the boundaries of its genre: it blends fiction with reality. Director Rodrigo Reyes introduces Hernán Cortés, the Spanish conquistador who arrived in Mexican lands almost 500 years ago, to play with metaphors and parallels and show the current violent Mexico."