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Cassandro

2023, Movie, 1h 47min

Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso, rises to international stardom after he creates the ‘exotico’ character Cassandro, the ‘Liberace of Lucha Libre.’ In the process, he upends not just the macho wrestling world, but also his own life.

Country: United States,Mexico

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Reviews

Critic Helen O'Hara

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A sportsman biopic that concentrates more on the man than the sport, this offers food for thought for those who can stand the languorous pace.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Carlos Aguilar

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Gael García Bernal is fabulous in this wild true story of a beloved luchador.

Read full review at Indie Wire

Critic Shayna Maci Warner

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...a complex, thoughtful and warm homage to Cassandro’s person and shaping of the landscape.

Read full review at Paste Magazine

Critic Leila Latif

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While the biopic is determinedly feel-good, and sometimes a little over the top, Williams holds true to the spirit of someone who - like Gael García Bernal - was a born entertainer.

Read full review at Gamesradar

Critic Steve Davis

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If there was ever a role model for brave but savvy self-acceptance, it’s the still living Saúl Armendáriz.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Wendy Ide

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... a giddily entertaining and celebratory drama that hints at the emotional bruises under the sparkly lurex leotard and false lashes.

Read full review at The Guardian

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Cassandro tells the remarkable true story of Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso who defies conventions and becomes an international sensation in the male-dominated world of lucha libre wrestling. As he rises to stardom, Saúl's 'exotico' character Cassandro challenges traditional gender roles and stereotypes, while also forcing him to confront his own identity and personal demons. A powerful and thought-provoking drama that highlights the struggles and triumphs of a trailblazing athlete who refuses to be defined by societal expectations.

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You can stream Cassandro on: Amazon Prime

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