HIJOS DE LA ARENA

Documentary short film commissioned by the Government of the Canary Islands Sports Department.

In August 2025, a group of Canarian wrestlers traveled to Senegal to compete in a historic event at the National Arena. Facing local athletes in the traditional Laamb wrestling style, this 15-minute documentary captures the intensity, the cultural collision, and the shared spirit of that week.

This short film serves as the prelude to a larger, independent project currently in development: Caminos de Arena. This upcoming feature-length documentary, destined for theatrical release and streaming platforms, will delve deeper into these narratives, expanding the journey to other international destinations such as South Korea to explore the universal language of traditional wrestling.

Credits

Cast Eusebio Ledesma Pérez, Echedey Zamora Sánchez, Miguel Hernández Calero, Abián Guillén Reyes, Juan Iván Rodríguez Oval, Saray Jorge Hernández, Grand Mbagnick Faye, Lamine Barra Diop (Sayarakh).

Produced by Macaronesia Films

Directors Julio Díaz, Dan Stroie

Director of Photography Dan Stroie

Camera Operators Dan Stroie, Saulo Donoso, Samuel Vilas, Julio Díaz

1st AC Samuel Vilas

2nd AC Yashh

Editor Julio Díaz, Dan Stroie

Colorist Dan Stroie

Sound Recordist Moisés Sánchez Moreno

Producer Simone Parodi

Production Assistant Isabella Cortez García

Dakar Fixer Cheikh Ibra Leye

Driver Demba Fenda Coulibaly

Special Thanks Alberto Guanche González, École de lutte Boy Niang Pirine, École de lutte SA YARAKH, El Hadj Ndiaga Ndiaye, Ameth Dramé, Babacar Diop, Massamba Mbaye, Sa Yarakh, Gouy Gui, Arona Sow Mbassa Wadje, Mamadou Dieng.