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.
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Kristoffer Hegnsvad Director · Peter Alsted Director Anders Obbekjær Editor
Budget $50M · First release November 7, 2013 · Produced in Denmark, Senegal
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$50,000,000
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Denmark · Senegal
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English
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Danish
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Denmark · November 7, 2013
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