COLIFFE

The fifth edition of the international film festival

which celebrates works from all over the world.

INTERNATIONAL SPORTS VIDEOS V EDITION 2025

COLiseum International Film FEstival

CATCH. LA MEMORIA TRA LE CORDE

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PAOLO SPAGNUOLO

CHEKHOV'S GUN

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ABBAS HOSSEINI

EARLY APEX - WIRAZ

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PAWEL HEJBUDZKI

ERASE UNA VEZ EN UN RING

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JOSÈ MEDINA

A film that captures society, sports, cinema, entertainment and a special family story. 1950s and 1960s. Pasquale and Angelo Giusto are two world-renowned legends of Catch/Wrestling. Their story begins in a small town in Southern Italy and intertwines sport, family memory, and social history; the film offers a unique perspective on a popular and spectacular phenomenon now almost forgotten. It is an opportunity to rediscover an era and two men who lived it as protagonists, moving between stages, sacrifices, arenas, and film sets (including those of Federico Fellini).

A young boy trapped in a bus graveyard believes that the baton held by the Olympic runners is an asthma spray. To get this spray, the boy starts chasing the runners to save his sick father who has breathing problems, but he loses the runners. As a result of trying to find the runners, the boy enters a different bus than the others. As soon as the boy enters, he notices runners trying to get out of the screen installed in front of the bus and come towards him.

The film focuses on the characters of Mateusz and Zosia, two young kart racers who not only compete on the track but also develop their passions, cope with expectations and pressure, and build strong family bonds. "Early Apex" emphasizes the importance of parental support and a healthy approach to sports, which is not solely about winning but also about enjoying the process. Gender equality in karting is also a significant theme, illustrated through Zosia's story, who does not shy away from challenges and working on go-karts, breaking stereotypes about women in motorsports.

Un luchador enmascarado llamado "Black Angel" nos adentra en el mundo de la lucha libre mexicana, mientras testimonios reales y escenas nunca antes vistas revelan el corazón y alma detrás del ring.

Italy

Iran

Poland

Mexico

FRANCO UNCINI. STORIA DI UN CAMPIONE

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RICCARDO DE ANGELIS, ROMEO MARCONI

INTERNACIONAL. UN EQUIPO DIFERENTE

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JAIME COBO

LA HISTÒRIA DESCONEGUDA

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FRANCESC GÓMEZ ZAPATER

LUCY - UN DESTINO DA PIONIERA

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ROBERTO PILI

The film traces the life and career of Franco Uncini, legendary Italian motorcycle racer and 500cc world champion in 1982. The narrative unfolds through key stages of his career: from his first experiences on a motorbike to the triumphant 1982 season, when he won the world title on a Suzuki. In addition to celebrating his sporting successes, the film offers an intimate and personal portrait of a courageous and selfless man who, after his serious accident in 1983, was determined to return to racing and actively committed to rider safety.

The film tells the inspiring story of a football team founded with a single goal: to integrate people of different nationalities into Spanish society through sport. Comprised of Spanish and foreign players from up to 11 different nationalities, its goal was not only to compete in the Cantabrian championship, but also to build bridges between cultures, breaking down social barriers through the values of football. Despite ridicule, prejudice, and challenges—including racism—the team managed to achieve promotion to the Primera Regional in its first year and, two years later, to the Preferente division.

The film pays homage to 100 years of rugby history in Catalonia, combining archival footage, animation, and interviews with an innovative and close-up approach, from its beginnings in Sant Boi de Llobregat to its consolidation as a sport of identity and culture. Furthermore, the film invites audiences to reflect on the values of rugby: teamwork, passion, and mutual respect. The work is complemented by an original soundtrack and a visual design that blends action and emotion, allowing the viewer to experience every scrum and tackle as if they were on the pitch.

The film traces the sporting life and personal experiences of champion Maria Lucia Alves Feitosa "LUCY," a pioneer of women's soccer in Brazil, the first Brazilian woman to play in Italy and Europe, and the first experimental athlete at the 1988 FIFA Women's World Cup. The story unfolds through the stages of Lucy Alves's life, from childhood to full-time soccer and her maturity as a woman. It's a compelling journey that recounts victories and redemptions, addressing timely issues such as inclusion, discrimination, and social redemption through soccer, a sport that was banned to women in Brazil until the late 1970s.

Italy

Spain

Spain

Italy

MACAU FISTS

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SHUNING ZHAO

THE FIGHT WITHIN

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YAZAN ALNAKDALI

THE FIRST WOMEN

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ADRIANA YAÑEZ

THE KICK

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MENGSHI HU

This ethnographic film centers on Cheong Lap Cheong, Macau's sole professional boxer, and his coach Cheong Wai. It documents their training routines within an industrial building and their pursuit of a championship title. Boxing, a marginalized sport in Macau, has long been linked to violence; their endeavors are reshaping local perceptions of the sport. Yet, as the city's only professional pugilist amidst hundreds of thousands, the future trajectory of boxing in Macau remains uncertain.

The film tells the story of Omar, a young man who faces challenges related to his identity and dignity, as he finds himself stuck between his love for Lina and his self-esteem after the return of her ex-lover, Fabian, who tries to win her back and humiliates Omar. This conflict pushes him to learn boxing to regain his self-confidence. Through his training and determination, Omar prepares to face Fabian in a decisive fight in the boxing ring, only to discover that his happiness and self-worth are not linked to his love for Lina, but rather come from his self-respect and self-confidence.

The film chronicles the lives of a group of women living in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, near the 1960s, who share a common past: they were the foundation of Brazil's first women's soccer team. Their experiences traveling the world playing soccer for the Seleção in the 1980s and 1990s, however, did not bring them any fame. Their stories have never been told, and the financial return they received at the time was negligible. Each of them has found new paths and new meanings to their routines since retirement.

One quiet night, a boy who dreams of being a soccer star plays in the middle of his neighborhood. The noise wakes everyone up. He struggles between his dream and reality. Can he keep chasing his goal, or will the world stop him?

Macao

Germany

Brazil

U.S.A.

WINGLESS - SENZA ALI

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KIKI ILIEV

YAL-CHAMPIONSHIP UNTOLD

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AMIR ARDALAN ZANJANI

The film tells the story of Mikhail Hristov, who, after losing both his hands in an electrical accident, decides to devote himself to professional sports. The film follows his psychological and physical struggles, conflicts with his parents, coach, and girlfriend, as he struggles to accept his condition. Through this internal struggle, Mikhail manages to transform himself, becoming a Paralympic world champion in long jump, the inventor of a new prosthesis, and a motivational speaker.

"Yal" is a film that takes an in-depth look at the world of bodybuilding in Iran. It explores the forgotten history of the sport in the country while shedding light on the unique challenges, restrictions, and struggles Iranian bodybuilders face. "Yal" is a story of perseverance, strength, and the obstacles these athletes overcome on their journey.

Bulgaria

Iran