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2010 | Color | 11 min

The monumental ‘San Juan Boxing Arena’ is once again the stage for an epic encounter, this time between “Choko” Tabarez and “Duvalin” Espadas. Everything seems to be ready to enjoy round after round of pugilist talent, when all of a sudden, an unexpected uppercut changes the outcome of the fight—and of the night.


Country: México
Direction: Maza Stern; Santiago
Script: Gómez-Palacio; Branko, Maza; Santiago
Production: Rodríguez; Mariana, Stavenhagen; Gabriel, Provencio; Sofía
Photography: Gómez-Palacio; Branko
Sound: Domínguez; Enrique
Music: Albisúa; Francisco
Cast:Sánchez; Darío, Borbolla; Alfonso, Verdejo; Rocío, Uriel; Marco, Aurelio; Marco, Castro; Octavio, Montes; José Carlos, Sánchez Parra; Gustavo
Participation year at FICM: 2010

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