Los Exóticos (2013)
The documentary portrays the life and history of Mexican wrestlers who for various reasons have decided to participate in this contact sport characterizing exotic characters. The exotic refers to the strange, the mysterious, the weird, the unusual. Particularly in wrestling exotic style refers to refined athletes in their clothing, well groomed, with a very special walk, occasionally thin effeminate. Not rude, not technical, but not rare height or size, these mannered gladiators have represented a third option within the Mexican rings, some shamelessly displaying their sexual preference and thereby defying the homophobic, or secretly homophily, mood of the wrestling fans.
Director: Michael Ramos Araizaga
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: June 2, 2013
Cast
- Saúl Armendáriz - Cassandro, El Exótico
Screenplay
Music: Andrés Ortíz
Editing: Michael Ramos Araizaga
Production: Ñaña Films, Sapeurs MX
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
wrestling, male homosexuality, pro wrestling, lucha libre
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Los Exóticos about?
- The documentary portrays the life and history of Mexican wrestlers who for various reasons have decided to participate in this contact sport characterizing exotic characters. The exotic refers to the strange, the mysterious, the weird, the unusual. Particularly in wrestling exotic style refers to refined athletes in their clothing, well groomed, with a very special walk, occasionally thin effeminate. Not rude, not technical, but not rare height or size, these mannered gladiators have represented a third option within the Mexican rings, some shamelessly displaying their sexual preference and thereby defying the homophobic, or secretly homophily, mood of the wrestling fans.
- Who directed Los Exóticos?
- Los Exóticos was directed by Michael Ramos Araizaga.
- Who stars in Los Exóticos?
- Los Exóticos stars Saúl Armendáriz.
- How long is Los Exóticos?
- Los Exóticos has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Los Exóticos?
- Los Exóticos is a Documentary film.
- Where was Los Exóticos produced?
- Los Exóticos was produced in Mexico.