Pigeon Paradise

With' Pigeon Paradise', Lucas Castel (BE) enters the world of competitive pigeon racing, a sport rooted in the mining regions of Belgium and France in the early 20th century. He examines the relationship between humans and their birds through the lens of competition, business, capitalism, and control. Beyond the daily routines of breeding and training, the project reveals the dedication invested in transforming pigeons into elite athletes, selected and shaped for speed, endurance and performance. 'Pigeon Paradise' reflects on the complex bond between humans and animals, where affection, competition, economic value and domination become intertwined.