A Poet (2025)
Story overview
A Poet is a 2025 Colombian-German-Swedish comedy-drama directed by Simón Mesa Soto. The film follows Oscar, a middle-aged, erratic, and failed writer who has given up on life. Unemployed and living with family, he wanders the streets of Medellín in a drunken stupor, lamenting the state of literature in his home country, where he has succumbed to the cliché of the tortured artist. However, an opportunity to mentor a young student offers him a chance at redemption, if he can avoid self-sabotage.
Parent Guide
A character-driven drama about a failed writer's chance at redemption through mentoring a young student. Contains mature themes, moderate alcohol use, and some strong language. Best suited for teens and adults.
Content breakdown
No physical violence. Some emotional peril related to the protagonist's self-destructive behavior and personal failures.
Some scenes may be emotionally intense as they depict a character's depression and self-destructive patterns, but nothing graphically disturbing.
Some strong language in Spanish (with subtitles) related to frustration and self-deprecation. Includes occasional profanity.
No sexual content or nudity depicted.
Frequent depiction of alcohol consumption. The protagonist is often shown drinking and in drunken states as part of his character development.
Emotionally intense themes of failure, depression, and redemption. The protagonist's journey from self-destruction to potential redemption creates emotional weight.
Parent tips
This film deals with themes of failure, redemption, and personal growth through the lens of a struggling artist. It contains moderate substance use (alcohol) and emotional intensity related to the protagonist's journey. Recommended for ages 13+ due to mature themes and some language. Parents may want to watch with teens to discuss themes of mentorship, artistic passion, and overcoming personal demons.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
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- What did you think about Oscar helping the student?
- How do you think Oscar felt when he was helping someone else?
- Why do you think Oscar was so unhappy at the beginning of the movie?
- What does the movie teach us about second chances?
- How does mentoring someone help Oscar change?
- How does the film critique the 'tortured artist' stereotype?
- What does Oscar's journey say about redemption and personal responsibility?
- How does the setting of Medellín contribute to the story's themes?
- What commentary does the film make about artistic failure and success?
Where to watch
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