Cassandro, queen of the ring is the true and remarkable story of saul, a broken boy victim of abuse who found purpose and meaning in the most unlikely of places. Meet cassandro, mexicos lucha libre drag queen superstar. The 2018 edition of the cannes film festival begins today and runs through may 19, and as has happened every year since 2010, the cannes queer palm award the lgbtfriendly prize chaired by journalist franck financemadureira and sponsored by hornet will be presented to one feature film and one short film. See more ideas about streaming movies, hd movies and movies online. After 26 years of spinning dives and flying uppercuts in the ring, cassandro, the star of the genderbending crossdressing mexican wrestlers known as the exoti. How the drag queen cassandro became a star of mexican wrestling. Her first feature film is a portrait of the musical genius genesis breyer porridge and her band psychic tv. Film acts of violence streaming vf complet streamingvf. Nov 29, 2016 how the drag queen cassandro became a star of mexican wrestling. Mexican wrestler cassandro announces his retirement after 26 years in the ring as the leading face of the exoticos, a group of crossdressing mexican wrestlers whose trademark is defying gender norms in a sport steeped in traditional masculinity. All public programs, screenings, and events are canceled until further notice. Documentary movie trailer hd famed as much for his flamboyant drag and skyhigh pompadour as for his showstopping kicks and flips, cassandro s trailblazing ascent as one the industrys first openly gay wrestlers has resonated internationally for a quarter century. Watch cassandro the exotico produced by film movement starring cassandro.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing cassandro, the exotico. The compassionate, funny, and fabulous cassandro, the exotico. Our list of movies in theaters in 2019 is even more accurate than imdb. Udi urban distribution international as sales all rights, world. Perhaps one of the most intimate portraits to exist in the long history of pro wrestling. Navigating the vast spread of venues and works at almost any film festival can be daunting, and cinetopia, put on each year by the michigan theater foundation, is no exception. Jun 26, 2019 the film, a box office hit in its native country, is now receiving a theatrical release on our shores. Shot in 16mm, losiers doc is a colorful portrait of lucha libre star cassandro, one the industrys first openly gay wrestlers. Tla video has the top gay cinema and gay porn titles on dvd, bluray and on demand. After 26 years of spinning dives and flying uppercuts in the ring, cassandro, the star of the genderbending crossdressing mexican wrestlers known as. The audience is quite literally flabbergasted following its initial meeting with cassandro his real name is saul armendariz, flung from an intensive makeup session fake eyelashes, eyeshadow, peroxide permed blond hair and hairspray galore a gay pride worthy look to an incredible performance in the ring, where speed, tone and elasticity go handinhand with some shocking violence.
Cassandro the exotico on dvd 850003924311 from film movement. This changes everything film complet en streaming vf hd. Frequently in her new documentary film, cassandro the exotico. This stirring feature portrait of lucha libre star cassandro in his waning years in the ring is less a swan song than a meteor shower rendered in technicolor. But with dozens of broken bones and metal pins in his body, he must now reinvent himself.
Famed as much for his flamboyant drag and skyhigh pompadour as for his showstopping kicks and flips, cassandro s. Much like cassandro s work burry performance, forms of being and political gesture, so does her film finds the exact distance to let all of that register. My attempt at a complete list of prowrestling documentaries. Saul armendariz is thoroughly engaging, and filmmaker. He is the subject of the 2018 documentary film cassandro the exotico. Fees are paid to unifrance who then reimburse directly the rightsholders. Cosponsored by the milwaukee lgbt film video festival, and the uwm lgbt resource center marie losier, france, english, 73 min, 2018, dcp. After 26 years of spinning dives and flying uppercuts in the ring, cassandro, the star of the genderbending crossdressing mexican wrestlers known as the exoticos, is far from retiring. The film mixes footage from fights, oncamera interviews, skype conversations, family encounters, a music collage, and intimate backstage confessions. Affectionate, humorous, moving, and stylishly filmed in 16mm, cassandro, the exotico. Marie losier, who dedicated most of her career to video art, presented her second feature film and first documentary at the acid selection to a fully packed room filled with enthusiastic viewers. Cassandro s storyof an underdog and a queer icon, simultaneously fragile and mightyis ever more evocative as it unfolds on both sides of the mexicanamerican border. Sep 16, 2019 the documentary cassandro the exotico. In this intimate 16mm portrait, we follow this likable entertainer and athlete in the twilight of his 26year career.
One of the most colourful lucha libre wrestlers, which is saying a lot, is profiled in this lyrical, entertaining documentary. The exotico subgenre of professional wrestling is a male wrestler who fightsperforms in drag. A critics picks for this years cinetopia film festival. Dec 03, 2014 meet cassandro, mexicos lucha libre drag queen superstar by graham gremore december 3, 2014 at 9. Cassandro the exotico 2019 from film movement starring cassandro. Marie losier france, 1972 is an iconic figure in the world of experimental and avantgarde film. Jan 04, 2019 wild about movies provides you the most uptodate 2019 movies information online.
Losier utilizes bold experimental conceits to dig into the. Cassandro, the exotico get tickets there are currently no showtimes for this film. Film movement has been called the liberace of lucha. It wouldnt be fair to call the film hagiographic, but the directors empathy, if not love, for her subject hinders her from examining cassandro s wounds with much depth. Much like cassandros work burry performance, forms of being and political gesture, so does her film finds the exact distance to let all of that register. How the drag queen cassandro became a star of mexican.
Archive footage provides plenty of dreamlike nostalgia, as a highflying and extraordinary cassandro takes out his opponents onebyone. Art culture completed 2018 after 26 years of a flamboyant career, cassandro, the star of the exoticos, a genderbending crossdressing branch of the lucha libre, is now at the watershed of his life, and must reinvent himself. The documentary chronicles moments of cassandro s life as a luchador and as a different human being. Documentaries about prowrestling, a list of films by asset. The exotico performs in a silly and campy style, but nonetheless delivers deathdefying stunts and acrobatics. Cassandro, queen of the ring international documentary. Her films are regularly shown at prestigious art and film festivals and museums. In february 2017, cassandro appeared in a skit on conan, training conan obrien and andy richter to become luchadores. Marie losier 2018 cassandro is often referred to as the liberace of lucha libre spanish for freestyle wrestling. Events qmmunity monday, august 5, 2019 the austin chronicle. Complete with lavish dress and feathered hair, cassandro, recognized as the liberace of lucha libre, quickly climbed the ranks of popularity in the mexican sport, all without smearing his eyeliner. In the movie, the life of the legendary fighter is explored with incredible sensitivity and empathy. Losier conjures the legend of cassandro with overwhelming affection. May, 2018 in 1992, cassandro managed to become the first exotico to win a world champion belt in his weight class, setting an example for other gay wrestlers who would follow in his wake.
Now 30 years later and after having conquered the world, the first openly gay champion in the history of lucha libre must confront the reality of having to say good bye to. The bands visit, who take it as a complete rejection of their liberal values. Saul armendariz, better known as cassandro, is one of the sports most successful protagonists. French by birth, she moved to new york in 1994 to study fine art and has forged most of her career in the united states. It wouldnt be fair to call the film hagiographic, but the directors empathy, if not love, for her subject hinders her from examining cassandros wounds with much depth.
After 26 years of spinning dives and flying uppercuts on the ring, cassandro, the star of the genderbending crossdressing mexican wrestlers known as the exoticos, is far from retiring. Sep 17, 2019 four millennials attempt to keep the game of contract bridge alive in the kids table beyond the porch. Click on any of the 2019 movie posters images for complete information about all 2019 movies. With magnificent mane, makeup and muscles, in 1992 the openly gay sportsman became the first exotico to become world champion, a sensation at the time. At 47, cassandro has spent his life bringing high drag and highoctane stunts to devoted audiences, but challenging prejudice outside the ring is no easy task. Cassandro the exotico from film movement starring cassandro. The film mixes footage from fights, oncamera interviews, skype conversations, family encounters. Stay connected to art, film, and more by signing up for our newsletter. Jul 05, 2019 from film movement, in mostly the english language, cassandro the exotico. Marie losier directs a remarkable and touching documentary about a largerthanlife gay wrestler legend of the mexican lucha libre. Whimsical, poetic, dreamlike and unconventional, her films explore the life and work of these artists.
Famed as much for his flamboyant drag and skyhigh pompadour as for his showstopping kicks and flips, cassandro s trailblazing ascent as one the industrys first openly gay wrestlers has. The portland art museum and northwest film center are closed in an effort to further stem the spread of covid19. Shot entirely on 16mm film, it follows the liberace of the lucha libre in his final years of competition, struggling with opponents and. Cassandro, who is openly gay and transvestite, was a key figure for the evolution of the exotico category of freestyle wrestling, where fighters perform in drag, challenging the macho stereotypes.