A Paper Tiger (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 6.5

A Paper Tiger poster

Released in 2007, A Paper Tiger is a documentary film directed by Luis Ospina, running about 115 minutes.

What it’s about. The life of Pedro Manrique Figueroa, a pioneer of collage in Colombia, is both incomplete and contradictory. Taking his life and work as a pretext, this mockumentary takes the viewer on a journey through history from the year 1934 up until 1981, when the artist mysteriously disappeared from view.

Who’s in it. A Paper Tiger stars Arturo Alape, Jotamario Arbeláez, Joe Broderick and Carlos Mayolo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, A Paper Tiger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Paper Tiger page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Paper Tiger tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Paper Tiger (2007)?
In US, A Paper Tiger is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is A Paper Tiger worth watching?
A Paper Tiger holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A Paper Tiger?
A Paper Tiger stars Arturo Alape, Jotamario Arbeláez, Joe Broderick, Carlos Mayolo and Jaime Osorio Gómez.
When was A Paper Tiger released?
A Paper Tiger was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.