Esto huele mal

Esto huele mal (English: This smells bad) is a 2007 Colombian drama comedy film directed by Jorge Ali Triana, who also co-wrote the screenplay.

The film is based on the eponymous novel written by Fernando Quiroz, who was inspired by real-world events.

The plot follows the story of a businessman who lies about being the victim of a terrorist attack to hide his infidelities from his wife.

One day, in order to be with his mistress, Ricardo pretends to have a business meeting with several Argentinian associates at the Nogal Club.

Aided by his friend Guzman, Ricardo invents an elaborate lie which portrays him as being one of the many victims of the terrorist attack.