Gatica, the Monkey (1993)

The biopic of the ups and downs of Argentine boxer José María Gatica, aka "El Mono," directed by Leonardo Favio. From his humble beginnings to a blazing success, Gatica became a controversial sports icon sponsored by President Juan Domingo Perón. As the boxing legend became embroiled in the turbulent political landscape of the time, the turmoil of the 1950s led to his tragic downfall. Edgardo Nieva shines as Gatica in this narrative rollercoaster, winner of the Goya Award for Best Foreign Film.