The Fencing Champion (2014)

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Ruben (10) is one of the best fencers in the club. He has won nearly every title in Denmark, so this season he has to face some of the toughest and most talented fencers in Europe. A lot is a stake for Ruben and he has to find the strength within himself to overcome his anxiety and control his temper if he is to win the big european championship. Ruben's best friend Marie is fencing too, and alongside the drama that is played out on the fencing piste, an even greater story is unfolding about a friendship between a boy and a girl in their early teens - a time when many things change.

Director: Simon Lereng Wilmont
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Raphael Beinder, Simon Lereng Wilmont
Editing: Anita Rehoff Larsen
Production: Final Cut for Real, Sant & Usant, Story AB, Kong Gulerod Film
Country: Denmark, Norway, Sweden
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Simon Lereng Wilmont
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fencing Champion about?
Ruben (10) is one of the best fencers in the club. He has won nearly every title in Denmark, so this season he has to face some of the toughest and most talented fencers in Europe. A lot is a stake for Ruben and he has to find the strength within himself to overcome his anxiety and control his temper if he is to win the big european championship. Ruben's best friend Marie is fencing too, and alongside the drama that is played out on the fencing piste, an even greater story is unfolding about a friendship between a boy and a girl in their early teens - a time when many things change.
Who directed The Fencing Champion?
The Fencing Champion was directed by Simon Lereng Wilmont.
How long is The Fencing Champion?
The Fencing Champion has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is The Fencing Champion?
The Fencing Champion is a Documentary film.
Where was The Fencing Champion produced?
The Fencing Champion was produced in Denmark, Norway, Sweden.