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Champion (2026)

Movie 90 min

Drama History

A feature film depicting the critical 24 hours in the life of the famous Slovak figure skater Ondrej Nepela; intense and intimate personal drama of a young man, who, after years of dutiful representation of his totalitarian homeland longs to leave the golden cage of Czechoslovakia and become free. He wants to live and love without fear, that the revelation of his sexual orientation will make him a deviant and destroy everything he dedicated his life to. However, the regime strengthens its pressure on him in the moment of his highest vulnerability, using the dirtiest methods to make Ondrej conform to its cruel ultimatum.

Jakub Červenka Director Jakub Červenka Writer Nina Morgenstein Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 26, 2026
Runtime
90 min
Budget
$2.0M
IMDb
tt34861373
Country
Slovakia, Czech Republic
Language
Slovak
Studio
Bedna Films, Česká televize, PFX, B Production

Cast

Adam Kubala Adam Kubala Ondrej Nepela Jana Nagyová Pulm Jana Nagyová Pulm Karel Dobrý Karel Dobrý Gabriela Marcinková Gabriela Marcinková Daniel Fischer Daniel Fischer Peter Bebjak Peter Bebjak Martin Klinčúch Martin Klinčúch Roman Luknár Roman Luknár Cyril Dobrý Cyril Dobrý Jozef Vajda Jozef Vajda Miloslav Kráľ Miloslav Kráľ Ela Lehotská Ela Lehotská Martina Jindrová Martina Jindrová Peter Kočiš Peter Kočiš Kamil Mikulčík Kamil Mikulčík Sväťo Malachovský Sväťo Malachovský Adela Dukátová Adela Dukátová Kristyna Spackova

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Frequently asked questions

What is Champion about?
A feature film depicting the critical 24 hours in the life of the famous Slovak figure skater Ondrej Nepela; intense and intimate personal drama of a young man, who, after years of dutiful representation of his totalitarian homeland longs to leave the golden cage of Czechoslovakia and become free. He wants to live and love without fear, that the revelation of his sexual orientation will make him a deviant and destroy everything he dedicated his life to. However, the regime strengthens its pressure on him in the moment of his highest vulnerability, using the dirtiest methods to make Ondrej conform to its cruel ultimatum.
Who directed Champion?
Champion was directed by Jakub Červenka.
Who stars in Champion?
Champion stars Adam Kubala, Jana Nagyová Pulm, Karel Dobrý, Gabriela Marcinková.
When was Champion released?
Champion is a 2026 drama, history film.
Where can I watch Champion?
You can watch Champion with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.