El Ojo Gallístico (2021)

Through the Gaze of the Cockfighter (2021) [International title]

Short documentary – 8 min.

What motivates a Cockfighter to fight a rooster he loves? In Costa Rica, cockfighting is considered a crime and has been banned for 99 years. Many of society reject this tradition and those who practice it, but should we criminalize the rooster? In “El Ojo Gallístico” we will know the other side of the coin through the gaze of the Cockfighter.

Cast: Machillo Tuti

  • Director: Iván Horton
  • Production: Sergio Saravia
  • Cinematography and Editing: Sebastián Morales
  • Sound and Mixing: Juan Fallas