A History of Love and War
| A History of Love and War | |
|---|---|
 Promotional release poster | |
| Directed by | Santiago Mohar Volkow |
| Written by | Santiago Mohar Volkow |
| Produced by | Santiago de la Paz Nicolau Santiago Dosal Santiago Mohar Volkow Jonathan Davis |
| Starring | Andrew Leland Rogers |
| Cinematography | Adrian Cores |
| Edited by | Didac Palou |
| Music by | Diego Lozano |
Production companies | Edge Films Laredo17 Nomadas |
Release date |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
A History of Love and War (Spanish: Una historia de amor y guerra) is a 2024 Mexican postmodern satirical comedy film[1] written, co-produced and directed by Santiago Mohar Volkow.[2] It stars Andrew Leland Rogers as a real estate magnate who is kidnapped by a peasant guerrilla group before his wedding.[3] It is loosely based on the execution of Maximilian I.[4]
Synopsis
Corrupt real estate magnate Pepe Sánchez-Campo, whose mega-mall is at odds with local guerrillas, is kidnapped by one of those groups before he is due to marry his cousin Constanza.[5]
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:[6]
- Andrew Leland Rogers as Pepe Sánchez Campo
- Lucía Gómez-Robledo as Constaza
- Patricia Bernal as Lulú
- Hernan Del Riego as Luis
- Santiago Espejo as Jopa
- Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Toño Muerte
- Sophie Gómez as Paty
- Maria Hinojos as Aranzazú
- Florencia Ríos as Queen
- Dario Yazbek Bernal as Teo
- Fernando Álvarez Rebeil as Lic. Ruvalcaba
- Mónica del Carmen as Justina Venganza
- José Carlos Illanes as Jopita's father
- Sharon Kleinberg as Bertita
- Sara Montalvo as Mila
- Aldo Escalante as Engels
- Teresa Sanchez as Abogada
Release
The film had its world premiere on January 31, 2024, at the 53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam,[7] then screened on June 14, 2024, at the 14th UNAM International Film Festival,[8] on September 12, 2024, at the 31st Oldenburg International Film Festival,[9] on October 10, 2024, at the 53rd Festival du nouveau cinéma,[10] and on November 27, 2024, at the 39th Mar del Plata International Film Festival.[11]
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31st Oldenburg International Film Festival | German Independence Award – Spirit of Cinema | A History of Love and War | Won | [12] |
| 39th Mar del Plata International Film Festival | Best Film - International Competition | Nominated | [13][14] | ||
| 2025 | 67th Ariel Awards | Best Makeup | Fernanda Juárez, Ana Ximena Serrano Sierra | Pending | [15] |
References
- ^ Navarro, AJ (2024-07-03). "'Una historia de amor y guerra', una sátira sobre el valor de la memoria histórica". La Crónica de Hoy México (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ Cabeza, Miguel. "Santiago Mohar , en Rotterdam con "Una historia de amor y de guerra": "Estoy cansado del cine que demandan los festivales"". Noticine.com. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ Quintal, Johnny. "Exhiben en Mérida "Una historia de amor y guerra" de Santiago Mohar Volkow". Johnny Oliver Quintal. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ "Historia de México inspira a nueva comedia romántica". El Universal (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ "Una historia de amor y guerra: Todo sobre la nueva nueva sátira mexicana del director Santiago Mohar Volkow". Fideicomiso para la Promoción y Desarrollo del Cine Mexicano en la Ciudad de México (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ "Una historia de amor y guerra - Reparto Completo". Cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ "Una historia de amor y guerra". International Film Festival Rotterdam. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ "Mañana es el estreno nacional de "Una Historia de Amor y Guerra" de Santiago Mohar Volkow en @ficunam !!! La película solo estará disponible al público por este fin de semana en el marco del festival! No se queden sin boletos, están que vuelan!". Instagram. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ "A History of Love and War". Oldenburg International Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ "Una historia de amor y guerra". Festival du nouveau cinéma. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ "Una historia de amor y guerra". Festival Internacional de Cine de Mar del Plata (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ "Award winners of the 31st Oldenburg International Film Festival, Highlights of the festival and final results". Oldenburg International Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ Plata, Festival Internacional de Cine de Mar del. "Toda la programación de la 39ª Edición". Festival Internacional de Cine de Mar del Plata (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ "Todos los ganadores y jurados presentes en la ceremonia de cierre del 39° Festival". Festival Internacional de Cine de Mar del Plata (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2025-01-17. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ "La Academia Mexicana de Cine rectifica las nominaciones de los 67 Premios Ariel tras las protestas del sector audiovisual". Kinótico. 13 July 2025.