Pepe Mujica: Lessons From the Flowerbed (2014)

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José “Pepe” Mujica, the president of Uruguay from 2010-2015, is nothing like your regular politician. He drives a VW Beetle, lives on a farm and donates 70% of his earnings to charity. He is considered one of the most charismatic politicians in Latin America. Old and young believe in him thanks to his humble lifestyle and his unconventional manners, especially where political protocol is concerned. Now in his 80s, Mujica, a former guerrilla fighter who was imprisoned for 13 years for fighting with the Tupamaros against the dictatorial regime in Uruguay in the 1970s, believes in democracy, socialism, women’s rights and the legalization of cannabis. An inspiration to thousands of people all over the world, he grows flowers in his garden and defines life as his religion.

Director: Heidi Specogna
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Music: Hans Koch
Editing: Kaya Inan
Production: ma.ja.de. FilmProduktions, WDR
Country: Germany
Language: Español
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Heidi Specogna
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pepe Mujica: Lessons From the Flowerbed about?
José “Pepe” Mujica, the president of Uruguay from 2010-2015, is nothing like your regular politician. He drives a VW Beetle, lives on a farm and donates 70% of his earnings to charity. He is considered one of the most charismatic politicians in Latin America. Old and young believe in him thanks to his humble lifestyle and his unconventional manners, especially where political protocol is concerned. Now in his 80s, Mujica, a former guerrilla fighter who was imprisoned for 13 years for fighting with the Tupamaros against the dictatorial regime in Uruguay in the 1970s, believes in democracy, socialism, women’s rights and the legalization of cannabis. An inspiration to thousands of people all over the world, he grows flowers in his garden and defines life as his religion.
Who directed Pepe Mujica: Lessons From the Flowerbed?
Pepe Mujica: Lessons From the Flowerbed was directed by Heidi Specogna.
Who stars in Pepe Mujica: Lessons From the Flowerbed?
Pepe Mujica: Lessons From the Flowerbed stars José Mujica, Lucía Topolansky.
How long is Pepe Mujica: Lessons From the Flowerbed?
Pepe Mujica: Lessons From the Flowerbed has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Pepe Mujica: Lessons From the Flowerbed?
Pepe Mujica: Lessons From the Flowerbed is a Documentary film.
Where was Pepe Mujica: Lessons From the Flowerbed produced?
Pepe Mujica: Lessons From the Flowerbed was produced in Germany.