Armand's 'Death Has No Master' Debuts at Cannes
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- Jorge Thielen Armand brings his new film Death Has No Master to Cannes Directors' Fortnight, marking his most overt genre‑driven work to date.
- Asia Argento learned Spanish for the role and portrays Caro, a cacao‑plantation heir who returns to reclaim her inheritance and confront family trauma.
- Venezuela provides the backdrop for the film’s anti‑colonial narrative, reflecting concerns about renewed U.S. imperialism.
- Cannes Directors' Fortnight includes the film in its eclectic international slate, underscoring the festival’s focus on politically resonant arthouse cinema.
Why it matters: Cannes and director Jorge Thielen Armand gain global exposure as the US grapples with a 900‑unit drop in crude inventories, highlighting the contrast between geopolitical tension and the film’s anti‑colonial narrative.
