The documentary short „Tough Moves“ directed by Jakob Michal and produced by Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF will be shown at the international documentary film festival FIPADOC held in Biarritz between January 24 and February 1, 2025. The film has been selected in the “New Talent” section as well as a special programme for schools of the region entitled “SHORT Streams”.

„Tough Moves“ is a short documentary about 13-year-old chessboxer Arminius Rolle. The film follows him and his family as they prepare for the German Chessboxing Championship. It was shot in February 2024 and premiered at the 18th Short Film Festival Cologne in November 2024. Click here to find out more about the film.

On the final evening of the Short Film Festival Cologne 2024 the documentary short “Tough Moves” directed by Jakob Michal and produced by Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF received an honorable mention from the jury. The entire team would like to thank Berta Valin Escofet, Jan Krämer and Seyda Kurt for this special recognition. In addition to being part of the German competition, “Tough Moves” was selected to be part of KFFK+, a barrier-free program that screened selected films with subtitles, audio descriptions and live translation to sign language. The team wishes to thank everybody who came to see the film as well as the many organisers who made the festival possible.

“Tough Moves” is a short documentary about 13-year-old chessboxer Arminius Rolle. The film follows him and his family as they prepare for the German Chessboxing Championship. It was shot in February 2024 and completed later that year. It premiered at the 18th Short Film Festival Cologne in November 2024.