Cassandro” is based on a true story. The film, available on Prime Video today, follows Saúl Armendáriz (a luminous Gael Garcia Bernal), a gay wrestler facing a turning point.
After wrestling for most of his life as the runt, Saúl meets a new coach (Roberta Colindrez) who pushes him to get out of his comfort zone and become an exótico, a type of wrestler that incorporates elements of drag in their fights.
Saúl creates Cassandro, a persona that’s bold, wears makeup and vibrant outfits, and allows him to explore parts about himself that he’s long tried to hide.
It causes chaos in his relationships, including his mother (Perla de la Rosa) and his married and closeted boyfriend (Raul Castillo).Bad Bunny on filming his passionate kiss with Gael García Bernal: ‘It was very cool’‘Cassandro’ official trailer: First look at the flamboyant Lucha Libre wrestlerIn an exclusive interview, Roger Ross Williams, the co-writer and director of the film, discussed the importance of authenticity in a story like “Cassandro.” We also talked about Juan Gabriel, and how the musician served as a guiding light for this story. “Cassandro” is Williams’ narrative debut, but he’s a seasoned documentarian, winning the Academy Award for the film “Life Animated.” Saúl’s story is one that he’s intimately acquainted with. “I had made a documentary about the real Cassandro.
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