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Laamb

0% | Nov 07, 2013 | Documentary

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.

Featured Crew

Kristoffer Hegnsvad
Writer
Peter Alsted
Director

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Ndoff
Himself
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Jørgen Leth
Narrator (voice)

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