Born a Champion

You play jujitsu in Dubai, a legend past your prime. After a brutal match, you lose to a rising star. But years later video surfaces showing the champ cheated. Now everyone wants a rematch. Director Alex Ranarivelo keeps the camera close. The film lingers on questions of legacy.

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Born a Champion was released in 2021 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 111 minutes.