Oedipus Mayor
Watch TrailerEdipo, is appointed mayor of a town plunged in misery and violence. His first mission is to discover and punish the murderers of Layo, a well-known potentate of the region. His investigation is directed towards all the armed factions that exist in Colombia.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Edipo alcalde |
| Year | 1996 |
| Country | Colombia, Cuba, France |
| Genre | Drama, War |
| Director | Jorge Alí Triana |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.1/10 (14 votes) |
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The film constructs a potent allegory by relocating the Oedipus myth to the heart of the Colombian conflict. It explores the nature of power, fate, and complicity within a fractured society, relying on the timeless narrative to frame contemporary despair.
What lingers after the credits is a profound sense of tragic inevitability, a reflection on how personal and political destinies violently intertwine. A demanding but essential cinematic parable. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Jorge Alí Triana
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