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The Sisters of Rocinante

The Sisters of Rocinante

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 1, 2019

Runtime

1h 16m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

Las hermanas de Rocinante

Production Companies

Evolution Films, ZDF, Cinédokké, RSI

Director

Alexandra Kaufmann

Description

The outbreak of the economic crisis in Spain led thousands of horses (a symbol of prestige in the years of plenty for nouveau-riches) to be abandoned by their owners. On the southeastern coast of Spain, a 45-year-old British woman, aided by her volunteer helpers, has set up a rescue farm; a modern-day Noah’s Arc that offers refuge and healing to undernourished and tortured horses (and other animals). A humble yet noble tale of perseverance and endurance and a parable for our times, which applies to people as well: once our shine comes off, society deems us redundant.