Movie

Laamb (2013)

• November 7, 2013
• 27m

• Documentary

Overview

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.

Directors

Peter Alsted, Kristoffer Hegnsvad

Writers

Kristoffer Hegnsvad, Peter Alsted

Starring

Ndoff, Jørgen Leth