Virgil (2005)
Directed by Mabrouk El Mechri

Film Synopsis

Virgil is a young man in his early thirties who is determined to follow his father Ernest's career and become a champion professional boxer.  He might have achieved his ambition, if it were not for the fact that his father managed to get himself arrested and sent to prison for murder.  Without his father's encouragement to goad him on, Virgil becomes demoralised and soon loses his boxing licence.  He hasn't the heart to break this unhappy news to his father, so on each of his weekly visits, he lets Ernest think that he is still a professional boxer.  It is with obvious pride that the old man listens to his son's vivid accounts of his numerous victories in the ring.

During his frequent prison visits, Virgil can't help noticing an attractive young woman named Margot, who arouses far more than a passing interest.  One week, Ernest has a surprise for his son which he knows will please him more than anything.  He is about to come out of prison!  What a joy it will be for the proud father to finally see his son in action in the boxing ring.  When this nice little bombshell falls at his feet Virgil is stunned.  He has just a few days to get back into training and prepare for his next boxing match, or else risk bringing upon his head a father's undying disappointment...