2019 1h 33m 5.9 — Pt-pt Gabriel Drama

“Igor Regalla gives the film a heart with his disarmingly warm central performance as a young fighter from Cape Verde... But the film's claim to uncompromising realism is let down by a few cliched scenes that feel recycled.” The Guardian · 6 years ago

: With a 5.9 rating, the film's main hurdle is its reliance on predictable genre beats. However, for those seeking a raw portrait of the modern Portuguese immigrant experience , it remains a captivating and "mesmerising" piece of social drama. Gabriel review – plucky boxing story pulls its punches PT-PT Gabriel Drama 2019 1h 33m 5.9

: The script explicitly denounces the pervasive anti-Black racism Gabriel faces on the streets of Lisbon. Performances & Technical Execution “Igor Regalla gives the film a heart with