They gave a date for its release in movie theaters.
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The regional channel Telepacífico, in co-production with RTVC – Sistema de Medios Públicos y Chakistan, announced the premiere of “El Coloso”, a documentary that revives the history, triumphs and personal struggles of the remembered soccer player Freddy Eusebio Rincón Valencia. The production, which will hit movie theaters on November 27, 2025, seeks to show not only the sports idol, but the man behind the myth.
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Directed by José Varón, the film delves into the player’s humble origins in Buenaventura, his meteoric rise in professional soccer and his time with international teams such as Real Madrid, Naples, América de Cali, Santa Fe, Pamieras and Corinthianswhere he left an indelible mark. However, beyond his achievements, the film seeks to explore the complexities of his character and the cultural impact of his figure on Colombian society.
Documentary “El colossus” will address the human and sporting side of Freddy Rincón. It will be released in theaters on November 27. Report by Allan Santrich in our informative mornings. pic.twitter.com/2ppJwUa226
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“The objective is not only to remember the footballer, but to understand the man”said Varón during the official presentation of the documentary. To do this, “El Coloso” combines unpublished interviews, archival material and testimonies from family members, teammates on the field and sports journalists who accompanied Rincón throughout his career.
Freddy Rinconnicknamed “The Colossus of Buenaventura”was one of the great symbols of Colombian football in the nineties. With his imposing physique, leadership and talent, he was a key player in the national team and the protagonist of one of the most remembered moments in the country’s sports history: the tying goal against Germany in the World Cup in Italy ’90, which ushered in a new era for Colombian football.
The documentary also addresses the most difficult aspects of his life: his off-court challenges, the judicial episodes that marked his career, and the tragic traffic accident in 2022 that cost him his life. With sensitivity and respect, the production seeks to humanize his figure and portray him as a man full of lights and shadows, loved by a nation that still remembers him with admiration.
“El Coloso” is emerging as one of the most anticipated productions of the year for sports and culture lovers. Telepacífico confirmed that, after its run in theaters, the documentary will be broadcast on Signal Colombia and subsequently available on digital platforms, bringing Freddy Rincón’s legacy to new generations who may not have seen him play, but who continue to feel the echo of his greatness.
Here, the trailer for ‘The Colossus’:
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