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  • Vencer a Sombra (1996)
  • Short | Documentary, Short
Vencer a Sombra (1996)
Short | Documentary, Short
Shadow boxing - a technical term that, in the training of boxers, means facing an imaginary opponent, avoiding invisible blows and hitting the void. Joaquim Silveira, 38, ex-boxer, is the trainer at the Lisboa's Rio de Janeiro boxing club....See moreShadow boxing - a technical term that, in the training of boxers, means facing an imaginary opponent, avoiding invisible blows and hitting the void. Joaquim Silveira, 38, ex-boxer, is the trainer at the Lisboa's Rio de Janeiro boxing club. In this popular neighbourhood club he coaches several amateur young boxers. Silveira is also a man of the night, working as a bouncer at a rock club in Lisbon. The tatoos on his body are like scars of a shadowy past. Boxing has given him discipline and an almost mystical commitment as a trainer. Written by The authors See less
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Creators
Paulo Ares (co-creator) | Pedro Madeira (co-creator)
Directors
Paulo Ares (co-director) | Pedro Madeira (co-director)
Cinematographer
Paulo Ares (director of photography)
Editor
Sandro Aguilar
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Jul 7, 1996 (Portugal)

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Ricardo Braun
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Manacas
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Miguel
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José Pina
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João Queijas
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Carlos Rocha
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Paulo Seco
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Amor e Dedinhos de Pé (1992)
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