Those Waiting for the Birds
Director Eve Duchemin
Countries
Duration 52 min
Synopsis
In a small mining district town, the film portrays a former long-time colombophilie champion, and those who perpetuate this popular practice, somewhat disappearing nowadays. A traditional sport, amateur and open to all, which questions contemporary ones, as its evolution meets ever more trade and science in Belgium, internationally well-known for the quality of its homing pigeons breed and of its specialized products.
In a small mining district town, the film portrays a former long-time colombophilie champion, and those who perpetuate this popular practice, somewhat disappearing nowadays. A traditional sport, amateur and open to all, which questions contemporary ones, as its evolution meets ever more trade and science in Belgium, internationally well-known for the quality of its homing pigeons breed and of its specialized products.