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199011 minPGdoc-short

Lazeros

199011 minPGdoc-short

Two horsemen in Úcupe, Chiclayo, capture wild donkeys that descend from the highlands to the coast in search of fresh pasture.

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Roberto Bonilla

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Two horsemen in Úcupe, Chiclayo, capture wild donkeys that descend from the highlands to the coast in search of fresh pasture.

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Roberto Bonilla

Roberto Bonilladirector

Roberto Bonilla

Roberto Bonillawriter

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Jaime Rivas leads a patrol of horsemen in Úcupe, Chiclayo, as they capture wild donkeys migrating from the highlands to the coast in search of fresh pasture. Master Urita crafts the leather lassoes used in the pursuit, while Segundo Rivera, recognized as the fastest amarrador in the world, assists in the effort. This 11-minute documentary captures the traditional practices of these horsemen and their unique methods of capturing the animals.

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