La Desazón Suprema:
Retrato Incesante De Fernando Vallejo
(The Supreme Uneasiness:
Incessant Portrait of Fernando Vallejo)
Colombia, 2003, 90 min. Directed by Luis Ospina

Colombian biographer, linguist, filmmaker, novelist, musician and biologist Fernando Vallejo came to global acclaim through filmmaker Barbet Schroeder’s adaptation of his novel, “Our Lady of the Assassins." Vallejo’s writing has been praised for its force and rigor, and critics have singled him out as one of the leading Latin American authors. Considered a provocateur by many for his politically incorrect and bold accusations, he is nonetheless an essential critic of the atrocities committed in his beloved country, from which he was forced to exile (he has lived in Mexico over 20 years). An intimate and extraordinary documentary about an eccentric iconoclast.

“Finally, a documentary that makes the writing process as fascinating as the profiled writer — in this case Fernando Vallejo” — Andrea Gronvall, The Chicago Reader

“The Supreme Uneasiness (La Desazón Suprema) rewards those with a touch of the poet in their soul — or an appreciation for the same.” — Richard Knight, Jr., Windy City Times

“The charm of the film is its wonderful balance between Vallejo’s venomous speeches and his quiet, affable manner in daily life. Scenes of Vallejo visiting Colombian street youth as well as interviews with family members and respected authors offer a window into this fascinating personality that still mystifies in the end.” — Mike Vokins, Xtra!

Grand Prix - Toulouse Latin America Film Festival 2004 LASA Merit in Film Award — Latin American Studies Association 2006

OFFICIAL SELECTION:
San Francisco Latino Film Festival 2004
Los Angeles Latino Film Festival 2004
La Cinema Fe Festival 2004
Miami Film Festival 2005
Chicago Latino Film Festival 2005