Synopsis
This documentary investigates the universe of Lucha Libre, in Mexico, from the central square of Mexico City where a boxing ring rose outdoors for a few days, until the impressive Arena Mexico, by way of various training lockers and the modest Arena Coacalco in the suburb of the megalopolis.
Between the lines of the trainings, fights and diverse testimonies, we discover the origins, the technical and cultural specificities, the personal and commercial stakes in Lucha Libre. We also focus on the very strong relation of Luchadores with the public: supporters masked on the terraces, hands stretched out on the road to the cloakrooms, dedications, photos and pressing embraces at the exit of the show.
Credits
Director (1)
Production and distribution (1)
- Executive Producer : Daï Films
Full credits (5)
- Executive Producer : Olivier Bréant
- Screenwriter : Vincent Martorana
- Director of Photography : Vincent Martorana
- Editor : Nicolas Bilder
- Sound Recordist : Vincent Martorana
Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Genres : Documentary
- Sub-genre : Auteur documentary, Portrait
- Themes : Performance, Sociology, Imagination
- Production language : Spanish
- Production country : France
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Nationality : 100% French (France)
- Production year : 2009
- Runtime : 51 min 33 seconds
- Production formats : Mini DV
- Color type : Color
- Aspect ratio : 4/3
- Audio format : Stereo
- Rating restrictions : None
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