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entertainment2 years ago•7 min saved

Gael García Bernal Discusses His Role and On-Screen Kiss in 'Cassandro'

Gael García Bernal stars in 'Cassandro,' a film about the real-life gay luchador Saúl Armendáriz, who became an iconic exotico in the wrestling world. Bernal discusses the physical demands of the role, his personal connection to lucha libre, and the cultural impact of exoticos in challenging perceptions of masculinity and sports. The film also features a notable scene with Bad Bunny, sparking significant attention online. Off-screen, Bernal is working on various projects with his long-time friend and collaborator Diego Luna through their production company, La Corriente del Golfo.

via Rolling Stone|

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sports-and-lgbtq2 years ago•3 min saved

Celebrating Queer Strength: Mexican Wrestling's Exóticos Shine in New Film

Mexican wrestling, known as lucha libre, has a thriving LGBTQ+ community of flamboyant wrestlers called exóticos. These wrestlers, who wear extravagant outfits and makeup, have gained recognition and respect in the sport. The release of the film "Cassandro," starring Gael García Bernal as one of the trailblazing exóticos, has brought attention to this unique aspect of Mexican cultural life. Exóticos have been part of lucha libre for almost a century, but it wasn't until the 80s that they began to openly express their homosexuality. Today, openly gay and transgender wrestlers are common in lucha libre, making it one of the most inclusive sports in Mexico.

via The Guardian|

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entertainment2 years ago•6 min saved

'Cassandro': The Trailblazing Gay Wrestler Who Transformed Lucha Libre

The biopic film "Cassandro" directed by Roger Ross Williams pays homage to Saúl Armendáriz, a gay wrestler who challenged the norms of lucha libre by embracing his queer identity and becoming a powerful figure in the sport. The film highlights Armendáriz's impact in creating space for unapologetically queer men in a male-dominated sport and society, showcasing his triumphs and struggles. "Cassandro" sheds light on the evolution of LGBTQ+ representation in lucha libre and carries an important message of self-acceptance and love.

via NPR|

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film2 years ago•8 min saved

"Cassandro: Empowering Queer Strength and Streaming on Amazon Prime"

"Cassandro," directed by Roger Ross Williams, is a fictionalized biopic that tells the story of Saúl Armendáriz, a gay wrestler who created the flamboyant alter ego Cassandro to conquer the macho world of lucha libre wrestling. The film explores the importance of queer individuals embracing their own strength and authenticity, both in and out of the wrestling ring. Williams, who also co-wrote the film, sees it as a superhero narrative that highlights the power of queer representation. "Cassandro" is part of a series of projects by Williams that include a Donna Summer documentary, an adaptation of "Stamped From the Beginning," and the Apple TV+ series "The Super Models."

via HuffPost|

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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Cassandro: Bad Bunny and Gael García Bernal's Steamy Kiss in New Clip"

In the movie "Cassandro," Bad Bunny and Gael García Bernal share an onscreen kiss, marking the singer's first onscreen kiss. The film follows the story of Saúl Armendáriz, a gay lucha libre wrestler who becomes an exótico and takes on the persona of Cassandro. The kiss occurs between Bad Bunny's character, Felipe, a drug dealer, and Saúl. While Felipe initially reciprocates the kiss, he quickly stops and pushes Saúl away. Bad Bunny expressed his comfort with the scene, stating that as an actor, he is willing to do whatever is asked of him. "Cassandro" is now playing in select theaters and will be available for streaming on Prime Video starting September 22.

via Entertainment Weekly News|

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