Synopsis
The dictator Anastasio rules with an iron fist backed by business-men making deals and speeches about building canals, completely disconnected from the chaos amongst the population. Anastasio is rumored to have died after an incident with a mirror and a violent confrontation after literally crowing as a cock amongst his chicken followers. The afterlife is shown as a casino where Anastasio strong-arms his way into heaven. Divination is used to find the next dictator, and a sailor and his black, peasant sidekick find themselves attempting to start a revolution with an organ, dragging it through the countryside, as the movie explores the country, culture and music.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
7 audience votes
Key crew
- Armand GattiDirector
- Eduardo ManetWriter
- Armand GattiWriter
Cast
- Jean BouiseCristobal
- Marc DudicourtDictator Anastasio
- Alden KnightCast
- Bertina AcevedoCast
- Pierre ChaussatCast
- Carlos Ruiz de la TejeraCast
- Eduardo ManetCast
- Agustín CamposCast
- Testuliano IzaguirreCast