Lucha Libre, in Mexico, we call it the theater of the people," Bichir says proudly. He recalls a moment when Cuarón asked him to remove his cape, which he refused to do.

El Luchador is both written and directed by Mexican filmmaker Polaris Castillo, who has been making short films and more. You can follow him @PolarisCastillo - or see more of his work here or on ...

The skin, as you might expect, is a tribute to lucha libre culture. Luchador Reaper has wrestling boots, tights, a cape, a championship title and other nods to Mexican wrestling.

In Mexico City, the iconic Casa Praxis (1975) by the renowned Mexican sculptor, poet, and architect Agustín Hernández Navarro became the main stage in "El Luchador" (The Wrestler), a short film ...