La Guerra Civil Explained
| La Guerra Civil |
| Director: | Eva Longoria Bastón |
| Producer: | Eva Longoria Bastón |
| Distributor: | DAZN |
| Runtime: | 102 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English
Spanish |
La Guerra Civil is a 2022 American documentary film directed and produced by Eva Longoria Bastón. The film depicts the rivalry of two boxers, Oscar De La Hoya vs. Julio Cesar Chavez in the 1990s.[1]
The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2022.[2] It was released on DAZN.[3]
The film was produced by Longoria Bastón through UnbeliEVAble Entertainment and DAZN Original, but it is not a DAZN Studios production.[4] De La Hoya and Longoria are friends and De La Hoya asked Longoria to make the film. They grew up together.
Reception
A critic describes this as a "lively look at 2 boxers", "clashing national and social identities".[5] Rotten Tomatoes gives La Guerra Civil a 91% Fresh Rating.[6] Another critic writes he's not a boxing fan, but the movie still impressed him.[7] Vogue considers La Guerra Civil one of 2022's best Sundance Films.[8]
Notes and References
- Web site: Lang. Jamie. 2022-01-19. DAZN Drops Trailer for Eva Longoria Bastón's Directorial Documentary Debut 'La Guerra Civil,' Launches DAZN Studios (EXCLUSIVE). Variety.
- Web site: Carey. Matthew. 2022-01-25. "Boxing At Its Best": Director Eva Longoria Bastón Revisits Epic De La Hoya-Chávez Rivalry In 'La Guerra Civil' – Sundance Studio. 2022-11-13. Deadline Hollywood.
- Web site: 2022-09-14. Eva Longoria Is a Sneaker Girl Now. 2022-11-13. The Cut.
- Web site: Cohen. Jason. 2022-01-22. Director Eva Longoria Bastón Opens Sundance With 'La Guerra Civil'. 2022-11-13. Texas Monthly.
- Web site: Winkelman. Natalia. 2022-01-21. 'La Guerra Civil' Review: Eva Longoria Bastón's Documentary of Rival Boxers Explores Complex Cultural Divide. 2022-11-13. IndieWire.
- Web site: La Guerra Civil. Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. 2022-11-13.
- Web site: 2022-02-02. Sundance fest 2022 delivered some gems — here are the best. 2022-11-13. The Mercury News.
- 2022-01-28. The 13 Best Films From This Year's Sundance Film Festival. Vogue.
