CZECH REP, 2025 93min
Company: ZIPO FILM production
Section: OLYMPIC SPIRIT
Discipline: Judo
Director: Adolf Zika
Editing: Adolf Zika, Matěj Beran
Photo: Jan Pivoňka, Adolf Zika
Actors: Lukáš Krpálek, Takamasa Anai, Teddy Riner
Producer: Pavel Rejchrt, Pagva Bira, Adolf Zika
CoProducer: Czech Television
Synopsis:
Lukáš Krpálek’s career spanned over fifteen years, culminating in his winning all the world titles in the 100 kg category and, later, a historic triumph in the heaviest weight class. His statistically improbable sporting history, the respect and humility with which Krpálek changed the perspective of Japanese judo masters toward a ‘foreigner’ in their sport. The testimonies of judo greats and those close to Krpálek, including his mother, play an important role.