
Palio
Taking bribes and making deals is as essential as being a good rider in the Palio, the world’s oldest horse race. Giovanni, a young jockey, is up to the challenge when he faces his former mentor on the track. What ensues is a thrilling battle with the intoxicating drama that is at the center of Italian tradition.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Cosima Spender
Actors: Andrea de Gortes, Giovanni Atzeni, Luigi Bruschelli, Silvano Vigni
Country: UK
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