El Pepe: A Supreme Life
A reflective documentary portrait of José Mujica, tracing how a former guerrilla became Uruguay’s famously unconventional president.
Overview
A deep dive into the life of a leader who defied conventions and embraced simplicity.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- reflective
- serious
- intimate
- political film night
- history documentary viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
José Mujica’s public legacy is presented alongside his reputation for modest living and unconventional presidential conduct.
Emir Kusturica appears as himself while examining Mujica’s life and political legacy.
The subject’s life is contextualized through his past as a Tupamaro guerrilla fighter and later presidency of Uruguay.
The film focuses on Uruguay’s former president, his times, and his legacy within the country’s political culture.
Films like El Pepe: A Supreme Life, and why
The Fog of War
political documentary portrait centered on a charismatic former revolutionary leader and national president
Havel
intimate documentary biography of a politically influential public figure shaped by conflict, ideology, and personal reflection
Where the Wind Blew
observational political portrait combining public leadership with private character and social ideals
Movie Details
- Director
- Emir Kusturica
- Release Date
- 2019-10-13
- Runtime
- 74 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (51)
Cast
- José Mujica
- Emir Kusturica
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is El Pepe: A Supreme Life about?
- A reflective documentary portrait of José Mujica, tracing how a former guerrilla became Uruguay’s famously unconventional president.
- What is El Pepe: A Supreme Life like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of El Pepe: A Supreme Life as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is El Pepe: A Supreme Life violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in El Pepe: A Supreme Life as mild.
- Which films are like El Pepe: A Supreme Life?
- Films with a similar feel include The Fog of War, Havel, and Where the Wind Blew.
- How long is El Pepe: A Supreme Life?
- El Pepe: A Supreme Life runs 74 minutes.
- Where can I watch El Pepe: A Supreme Life?
- In United States, El Pepe: A Supreme Life streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
