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Oedipus Mayor

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1996 · 100 min Drama War
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Edipo, 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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Original Title Edipo alcalde
Year 1996
Country Colombia, Cuba, France
Genre Drama, War
Director Jorge Alí Triana
Runtime 100 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (13 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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