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201548 minPGdocumentary

5.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Nocturnes

201548 minPGdocumentary

5.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Young bettors fill the once-bustling Vincennes Racecourse in France as nighttime horse racing unfolds in a quieter atmosphere.

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Matthieu Bareyre

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Young bettors fill the once-bustling Vincennes Racecourse in France as nighttime horse racing unfolds in a quieter atmosphere.

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Matthieu Bareyredirector

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Vincennes Racecourse in France becomes a gathering place for young bettors during evening horse racing events. As the once-bustling venue quiets down, punters engage with the sport and each other. The film captures their interactions and the bond formed between them and the horses. Through visuals and sounds, it presents the unique atmosphere of nighttime racing and the culture surrounding it. Directed by Matthieu Bareyre, "Nocturnes" runs for 48 minutes.

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