Monzón
★ 6 · 1970 · 11m · Documentary
Short documentary about the origins of the boxer Carlos Monzón, made by the filmmaker Julio Toledo, who followed the athlete during his early years with the idea of making a film about his career and his journey as an international competitor.
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