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Lokarri (2003)
Director: Jean-Pierre Grasset
Cast: Stéphane Rideau, Nicolas Abraham, Éléonore Bernheim, Philippe Darricau
Runtime90 min
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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.
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Lokarri (2003) is a romance film directed by Jean-Pierre Grasset that explores themes of identity and belonging within the Basque community. While the film's critical reception and awards recognition is unclear, its story of a young jai alai player navigating his dreams and cultural heritage has resonated with audiences, as evidenced by its positive ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.
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Lokarri, the 2003 romantic drama directed by Jean-Pierre Grasset, offers a compelling look at the complex ties that bind people to their cultural heritage. With standout performances from Stéphane Rideau and Éléonore Bernheim, the film explores how a young Basque jai alai player must reconcile his dreams of success abroad with the pull of his traditional roots, making it a must-see for fans of nuanced, character-driven stories.
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Elkarri was an organization that sought a peaceful resolution of the Basque conflict.
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