Una Película de Amor y Guerra (2025)

This outrageous comedy presents a soap opera on an epic scale, revolving around a corrupt property developer put on trial against the backdrop of Mexico’s violent past. Directed by Santiago Mohar Volkow in his fourth feature film, *Una historia de amor y guerra* focuses on real estate magnate Pepe Sánchez-Campo, whose ambitious mega-mall project sparks a fierce clash with local guerrilla fighters. Unlike in typical scenarios where bribery and influential connections might save the day, Pepe faces a much darker fate—his character is even more grotesque than the dramatic telenovela unfolding around him. Adding to the turmoil, Teo—Constanza’s cousin and lover—records Pepe’s infidelity in an attempt to undermine his marriage. This sparks a chaotic chain of events culminating in a burlesque bloodbath filled with betrayal, talking animals, reflections on colonial history, and surreal negotiations in the afterlife.