For the Opponents
Nominees and Awards
- ★ 2026 Short Film Palme d'Or, Cannes FF
- ★ 2026 Melbourne IFF
Synopsis
In the tough neighborhood of Tepito, a young boy chases the great Mexican dream: to become a boxing champion.
Team
Director
Federico Luis
Federico Luis, born in 1990 in Buenos Aires, won the Grand Prix at Cannes Critics' Week 2024 for his debut feature Simón de la Montaña. His award-winning short films have screened at Cannes, IDFA, TIFF, and Mar del Plata.
Schedule
| Cinema | Auditorium | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEIWEI ARTS CENTER | Reel TWO | 2026/10/10 Saturday 15:00 | |
| Kaohsiung Film Archive | 3F Screening Room | 2026/10/14 Wednesday 15:00 | |
| NEIWEI ARTS CENTER | Reel TWO | 2026/10/23 Friday 12:30 |
※ Notes:
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Filmmaker talk
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Audience activity
Halloween Drama Party
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Non-English language films without English subtitles
