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Emir Kusturica's Documentary on Pepe Mujica Premieres on Sky Arte

other · 2026-04-27

A documentary titled "Pepe Mujica ‒ Una vita suprema" directed by Emir Kusturica will air on Sky Arte on Saturday, June 13. The film explores the legacy of José "Pepe" Mujica, former president of Uruguay, through intimate conversations at his farm, in poor neighborhoods of Uruguay, at the United Nations, and while driving his 1987 Volkswagen Beetle. Mujica also travels to Costa Rica, Mexico, Washington DC, and New York for conferences warning against contemporary capitalism. Kusturica delves into Mujica's philosophical, political, and poetic views, emphasizing that his worldview was shaped not by electoral successes or youthful struggles, but by his long imprisonment, solitude, and introspection. The documentary highlights Mujica's rejection of vanity and his commitment to ideals.

Key facts

  • Documentary title: Pepe Mujica ‒ Una vita suprema
  • Director: Emir Kusturica
  • Air date: Saturday, June 13
  • Channel: Sky Arte
  • Subject: José 'Pepe' Mujica, former president of Uruguay
  • Filming locations include Mujica's farm, poor neighborhoods in Uruguay, UN headquarters, Costa Rica, Mexico, Washington DC, and New York
  • Mujica's 1987 Volkswagen Beetle appears in the film
  • Mujica's imprisonment and solitude are highlighted as formative experiences

Entities

Artists

  • Emir Kusturica
  • José 'Pepe' Mujica

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • United Nations
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Uruguay
  • Costa Rica
  • Mexico
  • Washington DC
  • New York

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