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Viva México Festival - Screening of "Campeón Gabacho"
Witness the raw journey of Liborio as he trades the struggles of his past for the boxing rings and cultural hurdles of New York City. This gripping feature invites you for an intimate post-screening discussion with director Jonás Cuarón, the visionary behind some of today’s most striking narratives.
Cinéma Luminor Hôtel de Ville (Paris 4th)
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The screening with French subtitles will be followed by an online meeting with director Jonás Cuarón.
Campeón Gabacho
Jonás Cuarón (2025)
Fiction | 1h48
Synopsis :
Campeón Gabacho tells the story of Liborio, an endearing and mischievous young migrant whose only talent is taking hits. He crosses the Rio Grande to escape a difficult reality in Mexico in search of a better life in the United States, settling in a Latino neighborhood in New York. With punches, love, and words, he faces the cultural barriers and prejudices that threaten his hopes, becoming a hero in an unknown land.
Jonás Cuarón
Jonás Cuarón is a director, screenwriter, and producer, known for Gravity (co-writer), Desierto (winner of the FIPRESCI Prize at TIFF), and Chupa (Netflix, 2023). His work spans both fiction and documentary, with films such as Año uña and The Shock Doctrine, presented at the Venice and Thessaloniki festivals.
