Short film

For the Opponents

2026 · 15 min

A gritty, tender slice of life that follows a boy's quiet determination through a hard-edged neighborhood.

Overview: In the tough neighborhood of Tepito, a boy faces the great Mexican dream: becoming a boxing champion.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Ambition, survival, coming-of-age, class
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: ambition
survival
coming-of-age
class
family
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none