The Champion of the World
El campeón del mundo
“¿Qué queda después de la gloria?”
Synopsis
Ten years after winning a world title in bodybuilding in Russia and becoming a star of said discipline in Mexico, Antonio Osta (43) leads a life of austerity in the Uruguayan rural town where he grew up. He resides there with his son Juanjo (17), a sensitive teenager who keeps him company and confronts him openly. Suffering from acute kidney disease which keeps him from competing professionally, Antonio is stuck in limbo, halfway between his glorious past and the impossibility of being who he once was. However, he is unwilling to give up his lifestyle, even if it kills him. In an attempt to reinvent himself, and seeking a better future for his son, Antonio plans a comeback to the Mexico bodybuilding scene, where he may relive his glory days.
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EL CAMPEÓN DEL MUNDO - Trailer Pelicula uruguaya 2019
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
DocMontevideo
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guillermo Madeiro, Federico Borgia
- Original Title
- El campeón del mundo
- Country of Origin
- Uruguay
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Budget
- $150K
- Production Studios
- Montelona Cine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guillermo Madeiro, Federico Borgia
Ramiro González Pampillon
Guillermo Madeiro, Federico Borgia, Juan Ignacio Fernández Hoppe
Isabel García, Federico Borgia, Guillermo Madeiro, Pancho Magnou Arnábal
Department Leadership Roster
Ramiro González Pampillon
Director of Photography
Isabel García
Producer
Federico Borgia
Producer
Guillermo Madeiro
Editor
Guillermo Madeiro
Director
Federico Borgia
Editor
Guillermo Madeiro
Producer
Juan Ignacio Fernández Hoppe
Editor
Federico Borgia
Director
Pancho Magnou Arnábal
Producer
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What is The Champion of the World about?
Ten years after winning a world title in bodybuilding in Russia and becoming a star of said discipline in Mexico, Antonio Osta (43) leads a life of austerity in the Uruguayan rural town where he grew up. He resides there with his son Juanjo (17), a sensitive teenager who keeps him company and confronts him openly. Suffering from acute kidney disease which keeps him from competing professionally, Antonio is stuck in limbo, halfway between his glorious past and the impossibility of being who he once was. However, he is unwilling to give up his lifestyle, even if it kills him. In an attempt to reinvent himself, and seeking a better future for his son, Antonio plans a comeback to the Mexico bodybuilding scene, where he may relive his glory days.
Who directed The Champion of the World?
The Champion of the World was directed by Guillermo Madeiro, Federico Borgia.
Who stars in The Champion of the World?
The principal cast of The Champion of the World includes Antonio Osta, Juanjo Osta.
When was The Champion of the World released and how long is it?
The Champion of the World was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.