Sons of the Soil
NEW DOCS
A lyrical, beautiful piece of cinematography, Leuvrey’s film takes a glimpse into the life of 98-year-old Matti Ke Lal. A former wrestler, he takes in street orphans as his children and teaches them how to wrestle in the traditional Indian way. His wisdom and guidance provide solace to his young men and to the audience.
Director
Elisabeth Leuvrey
Producer
Group de Recherces et Dessais
Original Title
Matti Ke Lal—Fils de la Terre
Release Year
1998
Festival Year
1999
Country
France
Run Time
20 minutes
Subtitled
Yes