Bichuchi, the Life of Alfredo Evangelista

A quiet, rueful prison interview that turns a faded boxing legend's regrets into something intimate and quietly devastating.

Directed by

Aldo Garay

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Alfredo Evangelista

Overview

This is a documentary about the Uruguayan boxer Alfredo Evangelista, who at height of his career even fought against Mohammad Ali. A considerable part of the film is a long interview with him in Carabanchel prison in Madrid. Alfredo, one of Uruguay's last sporting legends, tells his story for the camera. He talks about his life and his career in sport, and he reflects bitterly and lucidly about the mistakes he has made and his situation today.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and bleak. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Redemption, guilt, memory, isolation

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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