Los Exóticos
The documentary portrays the life and history of Mexican wrestlers who for various reasons have decided to participate in this contact sport characterizing exotic characters. The exotic refers to the strange, the mysterious, the weird, the unusual. Particularly in wrestling exotic style refers to refined athletes in their clothing, well groomed, with a very special walk, occasionally thin effeminate. Not rude, not technical, but not rare height or size, these mannered gladiators have represented a third option within the Mexican rings, some shamelessly displaying their sexual preference and thereby defying the homophobic, or secretly homophily, mood of the wrestling fans.
Directed by Michael Ramos Araizaga · Written by Michael Ramos Araizaga
Where to Watch
Streaming
Cast
- Saúl Armendáriz Cassandro, El Exótico
Make it a double feature
2h 47m together
Los Exóticos
Andre the Giant
A close match in mood and era.
