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Colombian Drama 'Un Poète' Opens in France With a Stark Portrait of a Failed Poet

Critics highlight Simòn Mesa Soto’s naturalistic approach, featuring Ubeimar Ríos’s standout turn as a disillusioned teacher.

Overview

  • The film debuts in French cinemas on 29 October after being showcased in CannesUn Certain Regard section.
  • Set in Medellín, the story follows Óscar, a once‑promising poet working as a teacher, whose meeting with student Yurlady challenges his ambitions.
  • Reviewers describe a raw, sometimes bleak style that intentionally unsettles through naturalistic detail.
  • Ubeimar Ríos, a non‑professional actor, draws praise for his nuanced performance as Óscar, with Rebeca Andrade and Guillermo Cardona in support.
  • Coverage points to a critique of literary cliques and a final movement shaped by MeToo concerns, with Colombian critics cited as notably positive.