Champion(2026)
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Champion Synopsis
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.
Champion (2026) is a drama and history film directed by Jakub Červenka, released on March 26, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Adam Kubala, Jana Nagyová Pulm, Karel Dobrý and Gabriela Marcinková.
- Director:
- Jakub Červenka
- Writers:
- Jakub Červenka, Nina Morgenstein
- Producers:
- Jakub Červenka
- Cinematographer:
- Martin Štrba
- Composer:
- Michal Novinski
- Production:
- Bedna Films, Česká televize, PFX, B Production
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Champion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Adam Kubala
as Ondrej Nepela
Jana Nagyová Pulm
Karel Dobrý
Gabriela Marcinková
Daniel Fischer
Peter Bebjak
Martin Klinčúch
Roman Luknár
Cyril Dobrý
Jozef Vajda
Miloslav Kráľ
Ela Lehotská
Key crew
Directed by Jakub Červenka, written by Jakub Červenka and Nina Morgenstein, produced by Jakub Červenka.
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Champion – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Champion online?
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Who stars in Champion?
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The main cast of Champion (2026) includes Adam Kubala, Jana Nagyová Pulm, Karel Dobrý, Gabriela Marcinková and Daniel Fischer. The film was directed by Jakub Červenka. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Champion released?
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Champion was released on March 26, 2026 and runs for 1h 30m.