La part du lion

La part du lion

2023 · ★ 6.0 · Drama

Jacky is a lion tamer in a traveling circus. He was born there, he has lived there, and he intends to die there. But today, he received a letter. The government is going to ban the breeding of wild animals. Soon, only animals considered domestic will be allowed in the ring. With his back against the wall, Jacky searches for a solution, but the threat looms large.

Directed by Julien Menanteau · Written by Julien Menanteau

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