Fighter
Synopsis
Aïcha, a high-school student, is a passionate kung fu fighter. Her Turkish parents expect her to get good grades so she can get into medical school, like her brother Ali. But school doesn´t inspire her. Defying her family, Aïcha starts secretly training at a professional, co-ed kung fu club. A boy, Emil, helps Aïcha train for the club championship and they fall in love. But the rules of life are not as simple as the rules of kung fu, and Aïcha is forced to decide who she is and what she wants.
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Semra Turan
Aicha Ahman
Nima Nabipour
Ali Ahman
Cyron Melville
Emil Andersen
Molly Egelind
Sofie
Sadi Tekelioglu
Aicha's Father
Behruz Banissi
Omar Yüksel
Gao Xian
Sifu
Denize Karabuda
Aicha's Mother
Ertugrul Yilan
Mehmet
Özlem Sağlanmak
Yasemin
Yüksel Isik
Yasemin's father
Nevin Rasmussen
Yasemin's mother
Mira Sarah Altshul
Fadime Ahman
Frank Thiel
Student counselor
Trine Appel
Karate coach
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 30, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Natasha Arthy
- Screenplay & Story
- Natasha Arthy, Nikolaj Arcel, Rasmus Heisterberg
- Original Title
- Fighter
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Nimbus Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Natasha Arthy
Natasha Arthy, Nikolaj Arcel, Rasmus Heisterberg
Department Leadership Roster
Natasha Arthy
Director
Natasha Arthy
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fighter
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What is Fighter about?
Aïcha, a high-school student, is a passionate kung fu fighter. Her Turkish parents expect her to get good grades so she can get into medical school, like her brother Ali. But school doesn´t inspire her. Defying her family, Aïcha starts secretly training at a professional, co-ed kung fu club. A boy, Emil, helps Aïcha train for the club championship and they fall in love. But the rules of life are not as simple as the rules of kung fu, and Aïcha is forced to decide who she is and what she wants.
Who directed Fighter?
Fighter was directed by Natasha Arthy.
Who stars in Fighter?
The principal cast of Fighter includes Semra Turan, Nima Nabipour, Cyron Melville, Molly Egelind, Sadi Tekelioglu.
When was Fighter released and how long is it?
Fighter was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.