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6.7
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Critic Glenn Kenny
rated 10

...a mordantly funny and relentlessly modernist critique of colonialism that makes no conclusions, ultimately resting on a scene of verdant nature not entirely stained by humanity.

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Cast & Crew

Lucrecia Martel
Director
Daniel Giménez Cacho
As Don Diego de Zama
Matheus Nachtergaele
As Vicuña Porto / Gaspar Toledo
Germán de Silva
As Indalecio
Rafael Spregelburd
As Capitán Hipólito Parrilla
Lola Dueñas
As Luciana Piñares de Luenga
Juan Minujín
As Ventura Prieto

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Zama is a Spanish magistrate living in Argentina in the late 18th century, eagerly awaiting a transfer to a better post. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he joins a mission to capture the notorious outlaw Vicuña Porto, only to discover that the man he's been searching for may not exist. Along the way, Zama faces challenges and conflicts that question his masculinity, loyalty, and sense of self-worth. This visually stunning and thought-provoking film explores the complexities of colonialism, masculinity, and the human condition.

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You can stream Zama on: Apple TV Sky Store

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Zama was released for streaming on February 28, 2018.