A fallen champion welded to his past, fighting for family in 30 brutal minutes.
Soufian is the former Thai boxing world champion and he still enjoys some respect on the street. But ever since his father died, he has been unable to motivate himself. Now he works at a welder’s workshop and makes sure his mom and little brother Elias are fed and clothed. Times are changing and there is new blood on the street. And Soufian can’t rest on past glories.
Acting
Muhareb's physical presence speaks whole monologues silently.
Cinematography
Copenhagen's shadows become another character.
Direction
Muataz packs a feature's weight into half an hour.
Director
Jahfar Muataz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Denmark's underground fight scene rarely hits mainstream screens; Muataz filmed with actual MMA fighters from Copenhagen's immigrant communities.
Rasmus Hammerich (Brian) is a real former Thai boxer who trained Muhareb for months—those hits aren't choreographed.
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