Pepe is a Dominican surreal drama that follows the life and afterlife of a hippopotamus brought from Africa to Colombia by Pablo Escobar. After Escobar death, Pepe becomes a ghostly narrator, recounti... Read more
Pepe is a Dominican surreal drama that follows the life and afterlife of a hippopotamus brought from Africa to Colombia by Pablo Escobar. After Escobar death, Pepe becomes a ghostly narrator, recounting its experiences and observing the environmental and social impact of its presence. The film explores themes of colonialism, ecological displacement, and human intervention in nature, blending documentary-style realism with poetic, surreal storytelling to reflect on the consequences of Escobar's actions and the broader interaction between humans and animals. Show less
Pepe is a Dominican surreal drama that narrates the afterlife of a hippopotamus brought from Africa to Colombia. The film explores colonialism, ecological displacement, and human intervention through Pepe's ghostly perspective, blending documentary and poetic storytelling.
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A ghostly journey through the afterlife of a hippo.
Nelson Carlo de los Santos Arias.
Pepe follows the afterlife of a hippopotamus brought to Colombia by Pablo Escobar, exploring colonialism and ecological displacement.
Available for streaming on MUBI.
Silver Bear for Best Director at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival.
Yes, inspired by the real hippopotamus named Pepe.
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