Lokarri
Originally released in 2003. Lokarri is a romance film. directed by Jean-Pierre Grasset.
Starring Stéphane Rideau, Nicolas Abraham, and Éléonore Bernheim
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Atlan Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lokarri about?
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 provinc...
Who directed Lokarri?
Lokarri was directed by Jean-Pierre Grasset.
How long is Lokarri?
Lokarri has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Lokarri released?
Lokarri was released on September 15, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lokarri?
The main cast of Lokarri includes Stéphane Rideau, Nicolas Abraham, Éléonore Bernheim, Philippe Darricau, Txomin Larronde.