Mazzarello (2020)

Maria Amalia Mazzarello possesses a quiet athleticism that often leads people to mistake her for a dancer, a feeling emphasized by Carmen Rachiteanu’s gentle black and white cinematography. However, Amalia is a boxer who moved from Argentina to Munich and has become a leading figure in professional boxing. At the Mariposa gym, she continues to strive for greater success with the guidance of Kai, a tough but kind coach. The film gently explores their developing bond and follows Amalia's inspiring journey as she confronts the lingering effects of past trauma within the boxing ring. "Rocky is a love story," Kai tells his student, who has never seen the film. It becomes clear that Maria Amalia Mazzarello is also a love story.