Zama (2017)

Set in a secluded South American colony during the late 18th century, Officer Zama serves the Spanish crown while yearning for a transfer to a more esteemed position. His ambitions remain unfulfilled, leaving him trapped in a world of minor indignities and the trivial schemes of colonial politics. As time drags on, Zama spirals deeper into paranoia and desire, caught in an existential limbo. His unraveling psyche reflects the unyielding isolation and relentless pressures of his environment, making his quest for escape increasingly desperate yet futile.