After his father's death, a retired rock star named Cheyenne embarks on a journey to find a Nazi war criminal who tormented his father during World War II. Along the way, he encounters various eccentric characters and confronts his own demons.
A police officer meets a girl who is near to falling into the net of shady individuals. To prevent this, he invites her into the police station and tells her a story.
A documentary view of the Basque ball-game in which a small hard leather ball is hit against a wall. The film gives an impression of the game itself and of those who play it, not only the star performers (and the myths that surround them), but also those who just play in the streets and alleyways. The film sees the game it its cultural context and conveys the emotions and stories that are peculiar to the Basque country.
Lokarri, which means in the tongue of the Basque peoples "the bond," is a story about what ties people to the land of their birth. Imanol is a 20-year-old jai alai player who is sick of the provincial town in which he has grown up, somewhere in France's Basque country. While he dreams of winning a lucrative contract with a professional jai alai team in the United States, he parties around town slowly wrecking his health and his reputation as a reliable player. When Imanol's life seems at its darkest moment, he meets two people who will change his outlook on the world. One of these is Ximista, a legendary jai alai player who went to play in the United States only to return a broken man. The other is Viviane, a Parisian sociology student who falls in love with Imanol and helps him to see the importance of his Basque heritage.
Official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1978 directed by Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco and starred Christopher de Leon, Marianne dela Riva, Dranreb, Johnny Delgado, Amy Austria, Cynthia Gonzales, Allan Valenzuela, and Manny Luna.
Pelota II is a documentary film that explores the world of Basque pelota, an ancient sport originating in the Basque Country. The film delves into the history, traditions, and cultural significance of the sport, highlighting the athleticism and skill of its players. Through captivating storytelling and stunning visuals, Pelota II offers an immersive experience into the world of pelota and the Basque culture.
Diego is a fan of Santiago Wanderers who has made a fundamental refuge for his life out of the club he loves. Through the popular soccer lessons he learned from his father along with his memories, loves, and conflicts, Diego reflects on how this sport has been contaminated by disrespect, machismo, and lies, but he can't find a way to do something about it until a particular situation drives him crazy.
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