Pseudo is a suspense thriller directed by Gato Martínez Ferro, which premiered in 2012. The film takes place in La Paz, Bolivia, where a taxi driver named Diego (played by Juan Carlos Aduviri) is struggling to make ends meet and provide for his wife and children. One day, he picks up a passenger who he assumes is a photographer named Arturo (played by Carlos Ureña), but who is actually a hired hit-man. Arturo is on his way to carry out an assassination of a high-ranking government official, but he is shot and killed before he can carry out the hit.
Diego seizes a chance to improve his financial situation by assuming Arturo's identity and taking on his next assignment. He infiltrates a terrorist organization that is planning to assassinate the same government official. The group is led by a radical activist named Andres (played by Roberto Suarez), who believes that violence is the only effective way to bring about change. At first, Diego is determined to complete his mission and collect his payment, but as he becomes more involved with the group, he begins to question their methods and their goals.
Meanwhile, Diego's wife, Elena (played by Daniela Lema), grows increasingly concerned about her husband's sudden change in behavior and begins to investigate his activities. She discovers that he has been working for the terrorist organization and becomes caught up in the dangerous world of political extremism.
As the plot unfolds, Diego finds himself forced to choose between his loyalty to his family and his duty to the terrorist organization. He realizes that nobody is who they claim to be, including the mysterious financier who is funding the assassination plot. In a dramatic finale, Diego confronts the true leaders of the group and makes a fateful decision that will change his life forever.
Pseudo is a tense and thrilling film that explores themes of identity, loyalty, and political violence. Its atmospheric cinematography captures the beauty and chaos of La Paz, and the performances by the cast are gripping and emotionally nuanced. The film was well-received by critics and audiences alike, and it remains a powerful example of Latin American suspense cinema.
