Document / International premiere

The Last Heroes of the Peninsula (Los Últimos Héroes de la Peninsula)

  • José Manuel Cravioto /
  • Mexico /
  • 2008 /
  • 95 mins

The great lost stars of Mexican boxing, in a documentary that packs a serious punch.

The city of Merida in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula has been home to five world boxing champions. This dynamic, elegantly-made and colourful documentary relates the tales of triumph and rivalry, and seeks out the survivors – many of them still living where history left them. With magnificent characters, vibrant storytelling and a briskly knowledgeable take on its subject, this is an expertly made and thoroughly enjoyable account.

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  • #1 K Miller / Sunday 21 June, 2009 / 09:01 GMT

    Beautifully shot documentary with a very human touch. This film is similar in feel to Buena Vista Social Club in the way it tells the story of five, largely forgotten, heroes. Highly recommended.

  • #2 Tania Johnston / Monday 22 June, 2009 / 10:13 GMT

    This was a fantastic documentary - very touching indeed. Beautifully filmed.

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