Klitschko: More Than a Fight
Synopsis
KLITSCHKO: MORE THAN A FIGHT offers viewers unprecedented access to former heavyweight boxing world champion Vitali Klitschko, along with his brother Wladimir, who together dominated the sport for more than a decade. Now the longest serving Mayor of Kyiv, this feature-length documentary charts Vitali’s journey from the ring to political office, ultimately leading the defence of the capital when it was attacked by Russian forces in February 2022.
While Wladimir uses his celebrity status and popularity to help raise funds and military support for the defence of Ukraine, the heart of the story is the remarkable transformation of Vitali from sporting hero to political figurehead. From the face of the opposition in the 2014 Maidan Revolution to the mayor running on an anti-corruption card, Vitali tests his leadership capabilities as he’s put in charge of the safety of millions of Kyiv citizens, with the eyes of the world watching.
Official selection Sheffield DocFest 2024 International Competition - World Premiere
Details
- Year
- 2024
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 96 min
- Director
- Kevin MacDonald, Edgar Dubrovskiy
- Producer
- Lawrence Elman, Sophie Daniel
- Executive Producer
- Christian Asanger, Vesna Cudic, Poppy Dixon, Nick Fraser, Duncan Heath, Kevin Macdonald, Hayley Reynolds, Leopold Hoesch, Felix Kempter,
- Editor
- Andrew Cross
- Director of Photography
- Edgar Dubrovskiy
- Music
- Tom Hodge
- Principal Cast
- Wladimir Klitschko, Vitali Klitschko
Genre
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 9th May 2024
