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Tough Moves

Best Short Student Documentary Jakob Michal Germany, Documentary, English, German, 00:15:20

In "Tough Moves" 13-year-old Arminius navigates the contrasting worlds of his unique sport: chessboxing. In one moment, he is immersed in the calm concentration of the chessboard; in the next, he is engaged in the intense physicality of the boxing ring. This challenging balance extends into his home life, where his father, also his boxing coach, imposes rigorous training. Together, they prepare for the upcoming German championship.

Tough Moves
Film block: STUDENT DOCUMENTARY / PORTRAITS
Screening:
Palace of Culture Pernik, Hall 2
  • Language English, German
  • Country Germany
  • Genre Documentary
  • Cinematographer Suzanne de Carrasco
  • Scriptwriter Elsa Hoffmann
  • Producer Adrian Ide, Lisa Brandel
  • Music Matias Santos
  • Editor Kaspar Haußig, Jakob Michal
  • Cast Arminius Rolle, Robert Rolle
  • Year of creation 2024
  • Duration 00:15:20
Jakob Michal
Director Jakob Michal

Jakob Michal is a director and editor based in Berlin. Raised in a small village near Hamburg as the child of two journalists, he developed an early passion for filmmaking. After his graduation, he spent several years working at a commercial film production company in Hamburg. 2020, he moved to Berlin to study history and politics at the Free University of Berlin. Since October 2023, he is studying directing at the Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF. Tough Moves is his debut project.

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