Lamb

Cortometraje / Documental
Senegal / Francia, 1964, 27 min

Director:

Paulin Vieyra

Sinopsis(1)

The traditional fight called Lamb in Wolof, reminiscent of the Greco-Roman struggle, is a popular national sport in Senegal. It has special and very strict rules. Wrestlers train on the beach. They are preparing their future fights. The fightings take place and are presented as a sport and a folk festival, following the African tradition. (Cannes Film Festival)

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