It is a documentary of Andre Guiomar about the boxer Juliana Rocha.
It is a remarkable testament not only by the portrayed of a personality and her daily live, but especially for the excellent work of this young director. I liked the black and white approach at the very beginning of André Guiomar distancing himself from the rest by making appeal to our imagination when he resists filming, and well, the crowds, we only hear the sounds of their screams and shouts. The images have great aesthetic beauty in its apparent stillness. The constant noise of the breath of our champion, at the beginning and end of the documentary, helps to create a rapport with the audience and was a very smart way to show the effort she has to endure for the sports she practices. It's pure emotion on the surface of the skin. The film is cinematically rich, not only by the images and sounds, but also by the choice of Juliana Rocha as "character" of this documentary. The story of this boxing champion, seen by the coach, her father and by the Andre Guiomar, doesn't fall in the lame tale of someone who has surpassed the difficulties and wins, but is the picture of a highly motivated and disciplined young woman who has a very important and concrete goal in a very masculine sport. On the other hand, we see clearly, the femininity, simplicity and friendliness of Juliana, features that she hides when she climbs into the ring. I liked so much, but so much this short film, that if I could I will awarded a prize. But do not set by my words, see it and appreciated. The film has subtitles in English. Good movie!
