Champion (2026)

Cast

• Adam Kubala
• Jana Nagyová Pulm
• Karel Dobrý
• Gabriela Marcinková
• Daniel Fischer
• Peter Bebjak
• Martin Klinčúch
• Roman Luknár
• Cyril Dobrý
• Jozef Vajda

Screenplay

• Jakub Červenka
• Nina Morgenstein

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Champion about?

A feature film depicting the critical 24 hours in the life of the famous Slovak figure skater Ondrej Nepela; intense and intimate personal drama of a young man, who, after years of dutiful representation of his totalitarian homeland longs to leave the golden cage of Czechoslovakia and become free. He wants to live and love without fear, that the revelation of his sexual orientation will make him a deviant and destroy everything he dedicated his life to. However, the regime strengthens its pressure on him in the moment of his highest vulnerability, using the dirtiest methods to make Ondrej conform to its cruel ultimatum.

Who directed Champion?

Champion was directed by Jakub Červenka.

Who stars in Champion?

Champion stars Adam Kubala, Jana Nagyová Pulm, Karel Dobrý, Gabriela Marcinková, Daniel Fischer, Peter Bebjak.

How long is Champion?

Champion has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).

What genre is Champion?

Champion is a Drama, History film.

What is the budget of Champion?

Champion had a budget of $2M.

Where was Champion produced?

Champion was produced in Slovakia, Czech Republic.