Accompanied by his wife to rings around the world, the charismatic fighter from the venezuelan andes defeats all rivals with devastating knockouts. At the end of 2016 and after a successful theatrical run, the venezuelan government censored the film and. The children and adolescent protection judge from caracas based his decision in a constitutional protection request that the family of the deceased boxe introduced, considering the movie attacks the honor and personal life of the boxer. Alexander leterni, scarlett jaimes, miguel ferrari, daniela bueno, carolina torres, madelein simo, ernesto. If this was an american movie, alexander leterni, who plays valero, would be a favorite for an oscar nomination.
The film tells the story of reallife professional boxer edwin valero, undefeated twoweight world champion. After the death of jennifer carolina viera, the national hero was found dead in his jail cell. Edwin entretient une liaison avec une autre femme et. But in 2010 he was arrested on suspicion of killing his wife and took his own life in prison. The children and adolescent protection judge from caracas based his decision in a constitutional protection request that the family of the deceased boxe introduced, considering the movie attacks the. It was selected as the venezuelan entry for the best foreign language film at the 90th academy awards, but it was not nominated. Alexander leterni, scarlett jaimes, miguel ferrari, daniela bueno, carolina torres, madelein simo, ernesto campos, leonidas.
Valero, the greatest latin american boxer from the venezuelan andes, fights in rings around the world, gives great shows and defeats all his rivals with his fulminating knockouts. Alexander leterni scarlett jaimes miguel ferrari daniela bueno carolina torres madelein simo ernesto campos leonidas urbina maria antonieta hidalgo. The only fight he lost, was the one against himself. Their first learned about this movie im not entirely sure in the event i such as the idea or do not. The economic crisis has also touched venezuelas film industry. And the veteran fighters zack padilla and paul banke also mentioned what a nice night it was to be there among their boxing peers while remembering the career of edwin valero before his demons took over. With alexander leterni, scarlett jaimes, miguel ferrari, daniela bueno. The film was produced with excellent graphic quality, best sound quality and finest starring actors. Based on the tragic true life story of the venezuelan superstar arrested for killing his wife in april 2010. If this was an american movie, alexander leterni, who plays valero, would be. He was an undefeated former world champion in two weight classes, having held the wba super featherweight title from 2006 to 2008 and the wbc lightweight title from 2009 to february 2010. I was shocked by the news that the venezuelan edwin valero, the current world champion lightweight boxing.
The movie details the tragic story of two division world champion edwin valero, who was. A southpaw known for his highly aggressive fighting style and exceptional punching power. New edwin valero film stokes controversy over venezuelan. It was selected as the venezuelan entry for the best foreign language film at.
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