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Pelota
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Pelota

Sep 9, 1983
0h 47m
★ 7.0

Overview

A documentary view of the Basque ball-game in which a small hard leather ball is hit against a wall. The film gives an impression of the game itself and of those who play it, not only the star performers (and the myths that surround them), but also those who just play in the streets and alleyways. The film sees the game it its cultural context and conveys the emotions and stories that are peculiar to the Basque country.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

John & Leth Film

Cast

Jean-Pierre Laruche

Himself

Jean-Pierre Laruche

Joseph Laduce

Himself

Joseph Laduce

Cipriano Ruiz

Himself

Cipriano Ruiz

J.M. Berasaluce

Himself

J.M. Berasaluce

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