The film explores the resilience of Blandine Pont, a French judoka, in the face of her non-selection for the Olympic Games. It highlights the connection between emotional vulnerability and physical injuries, while showing how she has built an identity beyond that of an athlete, as an artist. She shares her moments of glory, disillusionment, and her journey of physical and mental reconstruction. On the eve of the Olympic Games, the film offers a rare and intimate perspective on the reality of elite athletes.
Directed by Agathe Breton for Nowness
Co-produced by Willie Beamen x Agathe Breton