Short films show that sports are more than just competition—they are an expression of identity, community, passion, and personal growth
Five extraordinary short films showcase sports as more than just competition—as an expression of identity, community, passion, and personal growth.
TAMASHI
China, France, Japan, United States, 2026, Ashima Shiraishi & Jess X.
Snow In the desert of the Payahuunadu Valley, former climbing prodigy Ashima
Shiraishi and her father, a Butoh dancer, combine climbing and dance into a poetic ritual of healing—for their relationship and for a wounded landscape
KNOCKOUT DREAMS
Germany, 2026, Andreas Birkenheie
Caught between harsh living conditions and societal expectations of masculinity, a young boxer searches for stability—in the ring and beyond
OLYMPIC TRASH
France, 2024, Erik Sémashkin
With plenty of wit, this film transforms trash into athletes preparing for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris—an original satire on consumerism, sustainability, and the Olympic spirit.
YOU CAN CHOOSE HOW YOU GO DOWN
Germany, 2025, Lenny Rothenberg
Three men talk about their final resting place—and about their unwavering love for soccer, the Ruhr region, and life itself.
KUTTE
Germany, 2025, Sylvie Hohlbaum
An unconventional look at iconic jackets from the metal, biker, and soccer scenes—and at the people who wear them—full of stories about belonging, passion, and identity.
