“Pimpinero: Blood and Oil” is getting ready to make its highly anticipated debut on Prime Video on Friday, November 22. This action-thriller feature from acclaimed filmmaker Andrés Baiz explores the universal themes of borders and family bonds set in the dangerous world of gas smugglers, known as Pimpineros. This film marks the acting debut of multi-award-winning Grammy artist, Juanes.
A CHAT WITH ANDRES BAIZ AND JUANES
With the relesae of “Pimpinero: Blood and Oil”, I spoke with both Baiz and Juanes. Baiz talks about why this story was so special to him. Also why it was important to bring it to the big screen. Juanes talked about wha it means to him to make his acting debut in this film and working with the rest of the cast. its a great interview that you can check out below!
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MORE ON PIMPINERO: BLOOD AND OIL
Set in the desert bordering Colombia and Venezuela. There 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.