El Conde

El Conde

Year: 2023

Runtime: 110 min

Language: Spanish

Director: Pablo Larraín

HistoryFantasyHorrorComedy

In this darkly comedic horror film, Chile's infamous dictator Augusto Pinochet is reimagined as a 250-year-old vampire struggling to reconcile his fascist legacy with a newfound desire for purpose. Abandoning his bloodlust, he finds solace in an unlikely alliance that sparks a rebellious passion and inspires a counterrevolutionary crusade against the forces of oppression.

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Timeline – El Conde (2023)
Trace every key event in El Conde (2023) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.
1

Claude Pinoche Discovers His Vampire Nature

In the 18th century, Claude Pinoche is revealed to be a vampire after surviving an assassination attempt. This shocking discovery sets him on a path of evasion and deception, as he grapples with his newfound identity.

18th century
2

Witnessing the French Revolution

Claude witnesses the tumultuous events of the French Revolution and Marie Antoinette's execution. This monumental shift in society compels him to fake his own death to escape the chaos that ensues.

1789 France
3

Fleeing to Foreign Lands

After faking his death, Claude flees France and spends the subsequent centuries involved in suppressing revolutionary movements abroad. His journey across various countries alters the course of his vampire existence.

18th - 19th century
4

Arrival in Chile

By 1935, Claude, now under the alias Augusto Pinochet, arrives in Chile. He enlists in the Chilean Army, gradually building a military career that will lead him to power.

1935 Chile
5

Coup Against Allende

In 1973, Augusto Pinochet orchestrates a coup against socialist President Salvador Allende. This event marks the beginning of his reign as the autocratic ruler of Chile, demanding respect as 'The Count.'

1973 Chile
6

Escaping Investigation

Following his ousting from power, Pinochet faces scrutiny over his wealth and human rights abuses. In a desperate bid to evade justice, he fakes his death once more and retreats to a secluded farm.

Post-1990 Chile
7

Struggle for Existence

After 250 years of life, Augusto begins to lose his desire to live. His ennui concerns his wife, Lucia, and Fyodor, his loyal butler whom he has turned into a vampire, showcasing the toll of immortality.

1990s
8

Fyodor's Killing Spree

In a desperate search for human hearts, Fyodor dons Augusto's military uniform and rampages through Santiago. His violent actions draw unwanted attention to the Pinochet household, complicating their lives further.

1990s Santiago, Chile
9

Carmen's Infiltration

The Pinochet children hire a nun named Carmen to audit their family wealth, suspecting their father's misdeeds. Carmen's charm and fluency in French endear her to Augusto, masking her true agenda.

1990s Pinochet Farm
10

Carmen's True Identity Revealed

Carmen reveals her identity as an agent of the Catholic Church, aiming to exorcise Augusto. Despite her intentions, she finds herself drawn to him, culminating in a passionate encounter that forever changes her.

1990s
11

Conflict with Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher appears, confronting Augusto about her past and her feelings of abandonment. Jealous of Carmen, she orders Augustus to eliminate her, intertwining personal and political motives.

1990s
12

Carmen's Downfall

As Carmen attempts to escape from Augusto's grasp after revealing her duplicity, she falls victim to Fyodor. He guillotines her and destroys her dossier, erasing evidence of their corrupt dealings.

1990s Pinochet Farm
13

The Betrayal

In a violent confrontation spurred by betrayal, Augusto kills his wife Lucia and beheads Fyodor using a saw. The shocking bloodshed underscores the dark and treacherous path of immortal power struggles.

1990s Pinochet Farm
14

A New Life Begins

With their enemies eliminated, Augusto and Margaret rejuvenate themselves with vampire hearts, marking the beginning of a new chapter. They leave the remnants of their dark past behind as they embark on a new journey.

1990s
15

Final Arrival of the Nuns

As the Pinochet children attempt to salvage the farm, Carmen's fellow nuns arrive, signifying the ongoing repercussions of the previous events. Their presence hints at unresolved issues within the family's dark legacy.

1990s Pinochet Farm

Last Updated: December 03, 2024 at 14:27

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