(Original title: Un Poeta)
An absurdist dark comedy that questions the cliche of the tortured artist, A Poet follows Oscar Restrepo, an aging, failed poet living in Medellín who is struggling with alcoholism and unemployment.
When Oscar reluctantly takes a job as a substitute teacher, he discovers a naturally gifted student, Yurlady. He attempts to mentor her, but his motives become blurred as he tries to reclaim his own lost glory through her talent. The film serves as a biting satire of the “cultural class” that attempts to exploit the stories of the impoverished for artistic clout.
NR | Columbia | 2025 | 2h 3m
Directed by Simón Mesa Soto
Starring Rebeca Andrade, Guillermo Cardona, Alisson Correa
Winner Jury Prize, Un Certain Regard at Cannes Film Festival in 2025
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