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Haunting Hippo Tale Wins Berlin Silver Bear Award

1/11/2025

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In "Pepe," directed by Nelson Carlos De Los Santos Arias, audiences dive into the haunting consciousness of a captive hippo from Pablo Escobar's menagerie. This poignant film, now streaming on Mubi, won the Silver Bear at Berlin, joining the ranks of impactful adult animal narratives like "EO" and "Cow," which reveal the depths of human behavior through unique animal perspectives.

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Story summary

In "Pepe," directed by Nelson Carlos De Los Santos Arias, audiences dive into the haunting consciousness of a captive hippo from Pablo Escobar's menagerie. This poignant film, now streaming on Mubi, won the Silver Bear at Berlin, joining the ranks of impactful adult animal narratives like "EO" and "Cow," which reveal the depths of human behavior through unique animal perspectives.