# El Pepe: A Supreme Life (2019)

> A reflective documentary portrait of José Mujica, tracing how a former guerrilla became Uruguay’s famously unconventional president.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/375477

## Facts

- Runtime: 74 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Emir Kusturica
- Cast: José Mujica, Emir Kusturica
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8900434/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: reflective, serious, intimate, political film night, history documentary viewing

## Synopsis

A deep dive into the life of a leader who defied conventions and embraced simplicity.

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