Laamb (2013)
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.
Director: Peter Alsted, Kristoffer Hegnsvad
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: November 7, 2013
Cast
- Ndoff - Himself
- Jørgen Leth - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Rune Glerup, Adam McKenzie
Editing: Anders Obbekjær
Country: Denmark, Senegal
Language: Dansk
Original Language: en
Keywords
wrestling, senegal
More Films by Director: Peter Alsted, Kristoffer Hegnsvad
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Laamb about?
- 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.
- Who directed Laamb?
- Laamb was directed by Peter Alsted, Kristoffer Hegnsvad.
- Who stars in Laamb?
- Laamb stars Ndoff, Jørgen Leth.
- How long is Laamb?
- Laamb has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is Laamb?
- Laamb is a Documentary film.
- Where was Laamb produced?
- Laamb was produced in Denmark, Senegal.