Pepe

This drama follows the journey of Pepe, a hippopotamus transported from Namibia to Medellín. The story is presented through the perspective of the animal, whose voice reflects a fragmented understanding of time. Through this narrative, the film explores the life of the first and only hippopotamus killed within the Americas.

The film was directed and written by Nelson Carlo de los Santos Arias, who also served as a producer alongside Tanya Valette and Pablo Lozano. The cast includes Jhon Narváez, Sor María Ríos, Jorge Puntillón García, and Fareed Matjila, Harmony Ahalwa, and Shifafure Faustinus, who all portrayed Pepe. The production was a collaboration between companies from Germany, Namibia, France, and the Dominican Republic, including Pandora Film and 4 à 4 Productions.

Released on July 18, 2024, the movie has a runtime of 122 minutes. Audience reception is mixed, as reflected in the ratings. The film holds a 6.1/10 on IMDb based on 641 votes and a 5.7/10 on TMDB from 11 votes.