Laamb

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.

Country:

Denmark,

Senegal

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

27 minutes

Year:

2013

Director:

Kristoffer Hegnsvad

Cast:

Himself

Narrator (voice)

Crew:

Director

Director

Writer

Writer

Cinematography