

El Pepe: A Supreme Life
2019-10-13 · 74 min · ★ 7.3
A documentary on the life of Uruguayan politician and former guerrilla fighter José Mujica.
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- Directors
- Emir Kusturica
- Production companies
- K & S Films, Oriental Films
- Countries
- Argentina, Serbia, Uruguay
- Status
- Released
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José MujicaSelf
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