Klitschko (2011)

  • NR
  • 10/21/2011 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 58m

Overview

Klitschko tells the captivating story of the boxing worlds most famous brothers: Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko. From the socialist drill of their childhood in the Ukraine, and their first successes as amateurs, to their move to Germany and subsequent rise as international stars on the verge of holding the championship titles of all five boxing federations (Wladimir secured this with his unanimous World Boxing Association win against David Haye on July 2nd, 2011). Along the way they experience defeats and setbacks, low points and triumphant comebacks as well as conflicts with each other. Exciting conversations with companions and opponents, including the very first with the Klitschkos parents, give insight into their personal lives, plus never-before-seen footage of the draining preparations for a fight, and the spectacular boxing matches. Director Sebastian Dehnhardt composes an intimate and fascinating portrait of two exceptional athletes who are, before all else, brothers.

Sebastian Dehnhardt

Director, Writer

Cast

Vitali Klitschko's headshot

Vitali Klitschko

Self
Wladimir Klitschko's headshot

Wladimir Klitschko

Self
Nadeshda Uljanowna Klitschko's headshot

Nadeshda Uljanowna Klitschko

Self
Hayden Panettiere's headshot

Hayden Panettiere

Self
Natalia Yegorova's headshot

Natalia Yegorova

Self
Lennox Lewis's headshot

Lennox Lewis

Self
Henry Maske's headshot

Henry Maske

Self
Larry Merchant's headshot

Larry Merchant

Self

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