Que viva la lucha

Overview

¡Que viva la lucha! is a 2007 film directed and produced by Gustavo Vazquez about Lucha libre in Tijuana, Mexico, considered to be a form of extreme lucha libre. The film follows Extreme Tiger, an up-and-coming professional luchador from Tijuana, on a journey that places him in a mask vs. hair match against Joe Líder. In addition, he follows other new talent, Angel Negro Jr. and Pancho Cachondo. In the process, the film also interviews other luchadores, promoters, commissioners, families, and fans who discuss the cultural significance of lucha libre as sport, ritual, and spectacle.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 13, 2007

Original language

English

Spoken languages

Spanish

Countries

Mexico

Director

Gustavo Vazquez

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt2179187