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Laamb

2013 • 0h27m Documentary

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The rules are simple in Senegalese wrestling: First man down, loses. The sport derives from ritual manhood trials and has developed into a national sport with packed stadiums and huge prizes. Today, the fight is supplemented with bare knuckle boxing but without any protection. The 22­-year-­old cattle herder Ndoff has been chosen to compete in an annual talent event in Dakar, and faces a possible breakthrough as a pro wrestler. LAAMB is the story of a sport filled with myths and extreme voodoo rituals, and a modern tale about fighting one’s way out of poverty.

Details

Director

Kristoffer Hegnsvad

Peter Alsted

Screenplay

Peter Alsted

Kristoffer Hegnsvad

Cast

Ndoff

Jørgen Leth

Release date

11/7/2013

Status

Released

Origin country

US

DK