Rukeli
Synopsis
Johann Wilhelm Trollmann becomes middleweight champion in Nazi Germany. He is the first Roma boxer in the world to win the title. He is famous for his dancing fighting style. With the enactment of the racial laws, he is imprisoned in Wittenberge and Neuengamme concentration camps, where he dies at the age of 37. He decides to die as a champion and fights with a Nazi kapo who challenges him. Rukeli, which means tree, the Gipsy, knocks out the Nazi and the entire apparatus of power.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alessandro Rak
- Screenplay & Story
- Emma Ferulano, Biagio Di Bennardo
- Original Score
- Marco Sica
- Original Title
- Rukeli
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Studios
- Antropica, Sideways Studios, Film i Väst, Mad Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alessandro Rak
Emma Ferulano, Biagio Di Bennardo
Marco Sica
Andrea Scoppetta
Department Leadership Roster
Alessandro Rak
Director
Emma Ferulano
Writer
Biagio Di Bennardo
Writer
Andrea Scoppetta
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Rukeli.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rukeli
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rukeli about?
Johann Wilhelm Trollmann becomes middleweight champion in Nazi Germany. He is the first Roma boxer in the world to win the title. He is famous for his dancing fighting style. With the enactment of the racial laws, he is imprisoned in Wittenberge and Neuengamme concentration camps, where he dies at the age of 37. He decides to die as a champion and fights with a Nazi kapo who challenges him. Rukeli, which means tree, the Gipsy, knocks out the Nazi and the entire apparatus of power.
Who directed Rukeli?
Rukeli was directed by Alessandro Rak.
Who stars in Rukeli?
The principal cast of Rukeli includes Not specified.
When was Rukeli released and how long is it?
Rukeli was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Rukeli?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rukeli was composed by Marco Sica.