Plot
Portraits of the Apocalypse (original title: Retratos del Apocalipsis) is an Argentine zombie horror anthology that captures the collapse of Buenos Aires through four interwoven stories of survival, grief, and human breakdown.
As a mysterious infection spreads rapidly across the city, civilization unravels and the dead begin reclaiming the streets, and amid the chaos, four ordinary individuals find themselves caught in separate but interconnected struggles for survival: a journalist documenting the unfolding catastrophe, a soldier caught between duty and moral collapse, a mother trying to protect her family as society disintegrates, and a stranger navigating the ruins of a city he no longer recognizes.
About Portraits of the Apocalypse
Portraits of the Apocalypse presents a raw, multi-perspective portrayal of a zombie outbreak in Buenos Aires, focusing less on large-scale spectacle and more on intimate human experiences during societal collapse, where each segment explores different emotional responses to disaster - denial, fear, grief, and survival instinct—against the backdrop of a rapidly decaying city.
Rather than following a single narrative, the film interweaves four standalone yet connected stories, gradually building a broader picture of the apocalypse through fragmented human experiences.
The film has been described as a “raw and emotional portrait of humanity pushed to its breaking point,” emphasizing realism, moral conflict, and psychological deterioration over conventional action-heavy zombie tropes.
International distribution is handled by Cleopatra Entertainment, bringing the film to wider audiences outside Argentina.
The Four Stories
The Officer’s Dilemma
A police officer investigates a crime scene at the edge of the outbreak while attempting to cover up a fatal mistake as society begins to collapse around her.
The Mother-in-Law
A man suffering through a sleepless night is forced to deal with his paranoid mother-in-law, who believes supernatural creatures are already invading their home.
The Video Diary
An expectant mother records video messages for her unborn child while sheltering with her partner in a rural home as the apocalypse unfolds outside.
The Dead Son
A grieving father becomes obsessed with the zombie that killed his child, attempting to reconnect with what remains of his son through the undead shell.
Director and Cast
Portraits of the Apocalypse is directed by Luca Castello, Fabián Forte and Nicanor Loreti and the cast includes Demián Salomón, Ezequiel RodrÃguez and Lorena Vega.
Trailer
Release Date
Portraits of the Apocalypse is scheduled for July 14, 2026, with a VOD and DVD release planned.