Horses


1h 27m 2010

Brief Synopsis

In the wake of the retirement of champion Accordion Etoile, three high-calibre racehorses vie to become top racer at the Toberona Stables. Ardalan is the diminutive underdog. Too brave for his own good, he insists on jumping the big fences. Highly attuned Cuan na Grai, still recovering from a tendon

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2010
Distribution Company
IFC Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 27m

Synopsis

In the wake of the retirement of champion Accordion Etoile, three high-calibre racehorses vie to become top racer at the Toberona Stables. Ardalan is the diminutive underdog. Too brave for his own good, he insists on jumping the big fences. Highly attuned Cuan na Grai, still recovering from a tendon injury, is the sensitive and sometimes even a self-harming, head case. Lastly, Joncol is the gentle giant and might be the stable's best bet to win. Here, we follow a year in the life of these three horses who are always one race away from a win or one injury away from retirement.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2010
Distribution Company
IFC Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 27m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Exclusive Release in United States April 13, 2010

Released in United States 2010

Shown at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival (World Showcase) April 29-May 9, 2010.

Released in United States 2010 (Shown at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival (World Showcase) April 29-May 9, 2010.)

Exclusive Release in United States April 13, 2010 (NYC)