Escobar: Paradise Lost

Andrea Di Stefano writes and directs this drama starring Benicio Del Toro as Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. After moving to Colombia to teach surfing with his brother, American Nick (Josh Hutcherson) meets and falls for beautiful nurse Maria (Claudia Traisac). But as the pair begin their relationship, Nick learns that Maria's uncle is the notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, who takes a liking to the boy he calls Nico. As he's drawn into the criminal's dealings, Nick discovers first-hand the extent of Escobar's power and influence that grips the country. (Universal Pictures UK)