Last Victory, The (UK)

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Review of Last Victory, The
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Si Wooldridge

The Honour. The Passion. The Glory
Certificate: PG
Running Time: 89 mins
Retail Price: £19.99
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Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
A film about the passionate struggle of a small Italian community in Siena to win the town`s annual event: Il Palio. The honour and respect of the district are at stake, as they have not won for years. The young need to feel the glory of a new victory coursing through their veins in order to be truly proud of their roots. All the year round we follow a few members of the Civetta `clan` closely. They have dedicated their lives to their district from the day they were born.
From Egidio, the 92-year-old sage of the Civetta to 21-year-old Paolo, who grooms the horse and is totally committed to the cause. Only four days before the race, a lottery decides which horse is selected for the district. This horse is then paraded through the city as if it were a god. It symbolises Fate that will decide the future of the district. The Last Victory is a moving film about the hopes, the moral convictions, the intrigues and the fluctuating fortunes of a small but passionate Italian community. It reflects the different layers of Italian society: its traditions, its religion, its politics and its love of sport.

Special Features:
Text interview with director John Appel. Theatrical trailer.