Šampión
A feature film depicting the critical 24 hours in the life of the famous Slovak figure skater Ondrej Nepela; intense and intimate personal drama of a young man, who, after years of dutiful representation of his totalitarian homeland longs to leave the golden cage of Czechoslovakia and become free. He wants to live and love without fear, that the revelation of his sexual orientation will make him a deviant and destroy everything he dedicated his life to. However, the regime strengthens its pressure on him in the moment of his highest vulnerability, using the dirtiest methods to make Ondrej conform to its cruel ultimatum.
2026 · Drama, History · Czech Republic, Slovakia
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A feature film depicting the critical 24 hours in the life of the famous Slovak figure skater Ondrej Nepela; intense and intimate personal drama of a young man, who, after years of dutiful representation of his totalitarian homeland longs to leave the golden cage of Czechoslovakia and become free. He wants to live and love without fear, that the revelation of his sexual orientation will make him a deviant and destroy everything he dedicated his life to. However, the regime strengthens its pressure on him in the moment of his highest vulnerability, using the dirtiest methods to make Ondrej conform to its cruel ultimatum.
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About this movie
Šampión (2026) is a movie on MEDIACAST.
Country: Czech Republic, Slovakia. Genre: Drama, History. Year: 2026.
Director: Jakub Červenka.
Starring: Adam Kubala, Jana Nagyová Pulm, Karel Dobrý, Gabriela Marcinková, Daniel Fischer.
Plot: A feature film depicting the critical 24 hours in the life of the famous Slovak figure skater Ondrej Nepela; intense and intimate personal drama of a young man, who, after years of dutiful representation of his totalitarian homeland longs to leave the golden cage of Czechoslovakia and become free. He wants to live and love without fear, that the revelation of his sexual orientation will make him a deviant and destroy everything he dedicated his life to. However, the regime strengthens its pressure on him in the moment of his highest vulnerability, using the dirtiest methods to make Ondrej conform to its cruel ultimatum.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What year was Šampión released?
Šampión was released in 2026.
Who starred in Šampión?
Šampión stars Adam Kubala, Jana Nagyová Pulm, Karel Dobrý, Gabriela Marcinková, Daniel Fischer.
Where can I watch Šampión?
Available in the MEDIACAST catalog on the web and official apps after you sign in.