Jairo’s Revenge

Jairo’s Revenge

2019 · 84 min · Documentary, Horror

Jairo José Pinilla Téllez is the pioneer of suspense and science fiction in Colombian film. Pinilla was the first to use special effects in Colombian film and now, at the age of over 70, he is working to finish his last film. This documentary follows Jairo’s footsteps through Colombian film.

Directed by Simón Hernández · Written by Simón Hernández

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