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200488 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

The Last Victory

200488 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A bareback horse race in Siena, Italy, lasts just 80 seconds and brings glory to the winner while marking 23 years of defeat for the Civetta district.

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A bareback horse race in Siena, Italy, lasts just 80 seconds and brings glory to the winner while marking 23 years of defeat for the Civetta district.

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John Appeldirector

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In the central plaza of Siena, Italy, the Palio bareback horse race unfolds in a whirlwind of excitement and tension. Lasting just 80 seconds, this historic event has deep roots in the Middle Ages. Documentarian John Appel focuses on the district of Civetta, which has not claimed victory in 23 years. The film captures the intense emotions of the participants and the community as they strive for glory and grapple with the weight of tradition.

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