Charakter:Sportovec

Producer Marek Vítek describes not only the filming itself, but also his perception of the situation and the symbolism that sport plays in an armed conflict.

There are unfortunately so many stories, you have your pick. On the front line fell an American football player who was a cardiac surgeon in Kyiv.

Hundreds killed, thousands of sports venues destroyed. A new documentary about the fate of athletes in Ukraine.

"If it convinces even one person who doesn't believe what's happening in Ukraine… it was worth it," says director Šprongl.

Russians have killed hundreds of Ukrainian athletes and are devastating stadiums and sports facilities across the invaded country.

"My feeling about this film is that it's about war, but not about weapons," said director Radan Šprongl.