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2 Short Films + 2 Live Games

Aug 23, 2025, 2:00 PM

Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 23rd for an afternoon of pelota/handball @ the San Francisco Basque Cultural Center. Join us at 2:00 pm for two short films (one Basque, one Irish) about handball/pelota, and then watch live games beginning at 3:00! 

Staying for the bbq steak dinner? YES! Make reservations at https://sfbasqueculturalcenter.org/udakobesta2025 by August 16th!

If you have questions, contact: annamarie@basqueeducational.org or text 415-305-3272

“LAS PELOTARIS” - a short documentary about women transforming the Basque sport of pelota.
The film follows a group of female athletes that strive to transform the male-dominated sports of Pelota and Jai Alai, and the enormous sacrifices they make along the way.

“HIT THE WALL” - a new documentary exploring the world of GAA Handball.

The film follows elite athletes through the highs and lows of their season, showcasing the unique resilience required to compete at the highest level.