The Tiger's Fight (2016)
After a year of drought, Nicolas prepares for "The Tiger's Fight", a prehispanic ritual where the village men fight to imitate thunder and foster the rain, hope of a good harvest. Inspired by one of the last surviving blood rituals in Mexico, "The Tiger's Fight" tells the story of Nicolas, a young man who wants to preserve the ritual, even when his love defies the traditions of his people.
Director: Denisse Quintero
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: July 1, 2016
Cast
- Hoze Meléndez - Nicolás
- José Pescina - Pablo
Screenplay
Production: Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Acceptance and Pride Stories, Boxing and Fighting Stories
Keywords
coming out, fight, tiger, lgbt, rite, woman director, gay theme, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Tiger's Fight about?
- After a year of drought, Nicolas prepares for "The Tiger's Fight", a prehispanic ritual where the village men fight to imitate thunder and foster the rain, hope of a good harvest. Inspired by one of the last surviving blood rituals in Mexico, "The Tiger's Fight" tells the story of Nicolas, a young man who wants to preserve the ritual, even when his love defies the traditions of his people.
- Who directed The Tiger's Fight?
- The Tiger's Fight was directed by Denisse Quintero.
- Who stars in The Tiger's Fight?
- The Tiger's Fight stars Hoze Meléndez, José Pescina.
- How long is The Tiger's Fight?
- The Tiger's Fight has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is The Tiger's Fight?
- The Tiger's Fight is a Drama film.
- Where was The Tiger's Fight produced?
- The Tiger's Fight was produced in Mexico.
- What are the themes of The Tiger's Fight?
- The themes of The Tiger's Fight include: LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Acceptance and Pride Stories, Boxing and Fighting Stories.