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CHAMPION, 8min, Argentina, Documentary/Experimental
Directed by Andres Passoni
Every Sunday greyhound fans take their passion to the dog tracks. The spectators gather attracted by big bets, they watch the animals with the program in hand and choose their favorites to bet on them a sum of money hoping to win the prize with the greyhound champion.
Director’s Statement:
All my life I felt attracted by image and sound. I was born and raised in a farm and I am convinced nature is the reason why I like to explore the mysteries of this world. “Champion” began on a family birthday, during a conversation my uncle told me he liked going to greyhound racing and instantly I knew that there was an interesting story to tell.
Greyhound racing is a spectacle that many consider sport and is referred to…
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