The Indian traditional form of wrestling (Kushti) dates back thousands of years and holds a special place in India’s culture Hundreds of young men from mostly poor rural areas move to the city of Kolhapur every year with the goal of becoming kushti champions Doing so will bring prestige fame and money but it’s an arduous journey The wrestlers train for years several hours a day, seven days a week in tough conditions Sharing tiny spaces they all cook together in groups and sleep on the floor United by their shared dream, they forge deep bonds that transcend the boundaries of a wrestling pit
D.Sideridis is a Greek photographer/filmmaker/visual artist whose award-winning work has appeared in some of the world’s biggest digital publications.He is the founder of Imagefields Lab, Athens-based film production company which focuses on producing documentary films, mixed media artworks, & organizes educational workshops.He has collaboration with Al Jazeera as a photo-editor and photojournalist.He also collaborates with CNN.He produces content on a wide range of social and anthropological issues.He holds a MA in “Photography and Visual Language” from Middlesex University, London.
