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The Champion of the World
“¿Qué queda después de la gloria?”
5.0 / 10• 2019• 1h 19m•NR• Spanish
Documentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Antonio Osta
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LeadJO
Juanjo Osta
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What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Federico Borgia's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Champion of the World is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
