In 2016, against all odds, Alexander van Holk secured his qualification as a single sculler at the Paralympic Games in Rio and thus completed an almost impossible transition from a top investment banker to an elite athlete in under two years time. Despite his dramatic life story Alexander seems to possess a limitless motivation to be the best at everything he sets his mind to. We observe how he prepares for the Games whilst his inspiring story challenges the audience to rethink the way we deal with adversity and sorrow.
Director: Rozemyn Afman
Writer: Rozemyn Afman & Pieter van den Berg
Cinematographer: Reinout Steenhuizen
Produced by: Guusje van Deuren, Rianne Poodt & Rozemyn Afman
Editor: Wouter van Luijn
Composer: Hans Nieuwenhuijsen
Sound Department: Regard Ibrahim, Robil Rahantoeknam & Gregoor van de Kamp
Filmposter by: Claire Witteveen