Pepe

Storyline

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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Tagline

A ghostly journey through the afterlife of a hippo.

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

U

Trivia

• he film is inspired by the true story of a hippopotamus named Pepe, brought to Colombia by Pablo Escobar.
• Won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival in 2024.
• Co-produced by the Dominican Republic, Namibia, Germany, and France.
• Selected as the Dominican entry for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
• Blends documentary and fiction to explore themes of colonialism and ecological displacement

Goofs

• Some sequences blur the line between reality and Pepe afterlife, which may confuse viewers.
• Nonlinear narrative can be challenging for some audiences.
• Certain surreal visuals may distract from the main storyline.

Quotes

• "In the dance of love, every step counts."
• "Sacrifice is the language of the heart."

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• Features a post-credits scene where Pepe spirit observes the impact of its death on the local ecosystem.

Connections

• Similar in tone to films like The Fall and The Holy Mountain, blending surrealism with social commentary.
• Shares thematic elements with EO and Cow, exploring animal consciousness and human impact.

Soundtracks

• Vettai Naai - A key track capturing the intensity of emotions.
• Music composed by Anand Aravindakshan, featuring soulful melodies aligned with the film narrative.