FRANCE · 1973

Giraffe Football or “The Alternative”

Jean Rouch
French New Wave surrealism animal sports automobile absurdism competition experimental cinema
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It's the final of the giraffe football world championship. The 403 and the 504 are in the final. The referee gives the instructions and the cars rush in pursuit of the giraffe.

Year1973
CountryFrance
DirectorJean Rouch
Giraffe Football or “The Alternative” poster

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