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A visually stunning, visceral depiction of the ancient ritual of ox fighting
Pedro Lino’s short documentary sweeps across rough, sun-drenched Portuguese landscapes before plunging the viewer right into the midst of the chegas de bois, the ancient ritual of ox fighting. The effect is visceral, simultaneously evoking a timeless quality in the terrain and the immediacy of the fight.
Director: Pedro Lino
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Music
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Rituals and celebrations
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Politics and government
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Love and friendship
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Biography and memoir
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The ancient world
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Engineering
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Architecture
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Work
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