Prime Video has announced that the Pimpinero: Blood and Oil movie will launch exclusively on November 22nd on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. The launch comes following the film’s official selection and world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, as well as featuring at prestigious film festivals around the world, including Rio International Film Festival, Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia, Cine Latino Film Festival, New York Latino Film Festival, among others.

Pimpinero: Blood and Oil is set in the desert bordering Colombia and Venezuela, where gasoline smugglers known as ‘pimpineros’ risk their lives transporting illegal fuel from one country to another. When Juan (Alejandro Speitzer) – the youngest in a clan of three brothers entangled in this perilous trade – is forced to work for a sinister rival, the underbelly of the business is laid bare with tragic consequences. Determined to uncover the gruesome secrets that shroud this no-man’s-land, Juan’s girlfriend Diana (Laura Osma) embarks on a quest for the truth.

Directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Andrés Baiz (Griselda, Narcos, The Hidden Face), the film marks Baiz’ triumphant return to the big screen after a successful career directing global series. Pimpinero: Blood and Oil explores the powerful and universal themes of borders and family bonds, making it a must-watch for audiences around the world. The highly celebrated cast includes Alberto Guerra (Griselda), Alejandro Speitzer (La Cabeza de Joaquin Murrieta), Laura Osma (Goles en contra), and multi-award winning Grammy artist Juanes.

The film is produced by production company Dynamo. It’s written by María Camila Arias (Birds of Passage) and  directed, written and produced by Andrés Baiz (Griselda, Narcos, The Hidden Face). The production team includes Andrés Calderón (La Cabeza de Joaquin Murrieta, Narcos) as a producer and Cyndi Rojas (Mile 22) as an associate producer.

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