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El Pepe, A Supreme Life

documentary film by Kusturica [2018]
Also known as: “El Pepe, una vida suprema”
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"El Pepe, A Supreme Life" is a 2018 documentary film by Emir Kusturica that focuses on the life of José Mujica, the former president of Uruguay. Mujica, also known as "El Pepe," served as president from 2010 to 2015. He was known for his humble lifestyle, donating most of his presidential salary and choosing not to live in the official presidential residence. The film explores his journey from his past as a guerrilla fighter with the Tupamaro movement, through his imprisonment and torture, to his eventual rise to the presidency and his progressive social reforms, including the legalization of marijuana and same-sex marriage in Uruguay. Kusturica, a renowned filmmaker, is known for his surreal and naturalistic style, often focusing on people from the margins of society.12

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