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Escobar: Paradise Lost is a 2014 thriller directed by Andrea Di Stefano. Josh Hutcherson plays Nick, a Canadian surfer living in Colombia who becomes involved with Maria, the niece of drug lord Pablo Escobar, played by Benicio del Toro. The story follows Nick's relationship and his growing danger as he is drawn into Escobar's criminal organization.
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What is Escobar: Paradise Lost about?
The 2014 thriller follows Nick, a Canadian surfer living in Colombia, who falls in love with Maria, the niece of Pablo Escobar. His relationship draws him into Escobar's violent criminal world. [Pathé Films](https://international.pathefilms.com/en/movies/escobar-paradise-lost/)
Who plays Nick, Maria, and Pablo Escobar in the film?
Josh Hutcherson plays Nick, Claudia Traisac plays Maria, and Benicio del Toro plays Pablo Escobar. Andrea Di Stefano wrote and directed the film. [Pathé Films](https://international.pathefilms.com/en/movies/escobar-paradise-lost/)
When was Escobar: Paradise Lost released, and who directed it?
Andrea Di Stefano directed the film, which had its French release on November 5, 2014. Pathé lists the production year as 2013, so the production date and theatrical release year are not identical. [Pathé Films](https://international.pathefilms.com/en/movies/escobar-paradise-lost/)
Is Escobar: Paradise Lost a documentary about Pablo Escobar?
No, it is a fictional romantic crime thriller told through Nick and Maria's relationship. Pablo Escobar is a real historical figure, but the film is not a documentary or a direct biography of his life.
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