Over four years, a young man from Lima collects more than 1,000 hours of footage for an experimental documentary about Peruvian wrestling during the pandemic.
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Over four years, a young man from Lima collects more than 1,000 hours of footage for an experimental documentary about Peruvian wrestling during the pandemic.
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Sebastián Kawashita, a young man from Lima, faces anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic while working on an experimental documentary. His project, inspired by the French New Wave, centers on Peruvian wrestling, a passion he has nurtured since childhood. Over four years, he collects more than a thousand hours of footage. However, political turmoil and health crises in Peru, along with the emotional strain of confinement, challenge his creative process. Despite these obstacles, Kawashita remains committed to his vision.
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Why Watch
- Follow Sebastián Kawashita's unique cinematic vision.
- See the world of Peruvian wrestling like never before.
- Meet the passionate figures in lucha libre culture.
Did You Know
- The documentary was released in 2022.
- The film features over a thousand hours of footage collected over four years.
- It includes a cast of five, including Maricelia Mogollón and Valentino Rodríguez.
- The film is produced in Peru and is available in French and Spanish.
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What sport is featured in 'La nouvelle catch'?
The documentary features Peruvian wrestling, also known as lucha libre.
Who directed 'La nouvelle catch'?
The documentary was directed by Sebastián Kawashita.
How long is 'La nouvelle catch'?
The duration of 'La nouvelle catch' is 60 minutes.
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