Grandad of Races

Grandad of Races (1950)

September 2nd, 19500h 9min

Documentary
53%

Overview

Grandad of Races is a 1950 American short documentary film about the Palio di Siena held in the Piazza del Campo in Siena, directed by André de la Varre. It won an Oscar at the 23rd Academy Awards in 1951 for Best Short Subject.


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