#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “PIMPINERO: BLOOD AND OIL”

Today Prime Video announced the highly anticipated film Pimpinero: Blood and Oil will launch exclusively on Friday, November 22, 2024 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.

Pimpinero: Blood and Oil adds to Prime Video’s growing selection of International Originals, including recent global hits; My Fault (‘Culpa Mía’), Maxton Hall – The World Between Us, and Golden Globe winner Argentina 1985, as well as upcoming titles such as Your Fault (Culpa Tuya), Freedom (‘Libre’), and The Red Virgin (‘La Virgen Roja’). This is in addition to Canadian-produced Originals, such as The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal, and upcoming series, The Sticky. As well as global Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies, such as The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Road House, Saltburn, and The Idea of You. This is all available with a Prime membership. Prime subscribers in Canada can enjoy savings, convenience, and entertainment, all in a single membership for just $9.99 per month or $99 per year.

#FIRSTLOOK: “PIMPINERO: BLOOD AND OIL” COMING TO PRIME VIDEO CANADA

Prime Video today released the first look images and cast for Pimpinero: Blood and Oil, 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 announcement comes as Pimpinero: Blood and Oil is officially selected to screen at the Toronto International Film Festival, with its World Premiere on September 9th. The movie is part of the international Centerpiece programme lineup at TIFF and set to launch on Prime Video later this year.

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 – 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 embarks on a quest for the truth.

“We’re proud to continue being the home for talent, and our collaboration with Andi on this title speaks to the trust we’ve earned with him and other filmmakers to nurture and promote their creative vision,” said Javiera Balmaceda, Head of Latin American, Canadian and Australian Originals, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios. “The film’s vision speaks to universal themes such as family bonds and seeking truth, which our local and global audiences can relate to.”

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.

“Pimpinero: Blood and Oil is about geographical borders, but above all about ethical, moral, emotional and human borders,” said Andrés Baiz, director, writer and producer of the movie. “The result is an exciting film, full of beauty, truth and a lot of adrenaline. I can’t wait to share it with the public.”

Pimpinero: Blood and Oil adds to Prime Video’s growing selection of non-English language Originals, including recent international hits; My Fault, Maxton Hall – The World Between Us, and Red Queen, as well as upcoming titles like; Your Fault, Freedom, and Like a Dragon: Yakuza. This is in addition to Canadian-produced Originals, such as LOL: Qui Rira Le Dernier?, Luxe Listings Toronto and upcoming series The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal and The Sticky . As well as, global Amazon Originals such as The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, The Boys, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Road House, Saltburn, and The Idea of You. This is all available with a Prime membership. Prime subscribers in Canada can enjoy offers, free shipping and entertainment all in one subscription for just $9.99 per month or $99 per year.