When the Gods Fall Asleep

In this darkly comedic and satirical tale, Finis Hominis, a messianic culture figure turned escaped mental patient, sets out to right wrongs and expose corruption in a world on the brink of chaos. Directed by José Mojica Marins, the film follows Finis' latest escape from an asylum as he wanders through society, influencing isolated incidents and correcting social ills with a mix of accidental coincidences and unsettling unpredictability. But amidst the mayhem, another story unfolds: the impending closure of the asylum due to funding cuts, threatening the lives of those who depend on it for care. As Finis navigates this turbulent world, he finds himself at the center of both social upheaval and institutional crisis.