Archive · 20 Aug 2025
'Agon' Trailer Premieres at Venice, Stars Olympic Judo Champ
Imagine a movie called 'Agon' that's about the Olympics.
It's directed by a guy who is the son of famous fashion people, but he's not involved in fashion.
The movie shows how sports like judo, fencing, and shooting have changed over time, from being used in war to becoming big-time entertainment.
It features real-life Olympic judo champion Alice Bellandi, who won gold.
The film is premiering at a film festival in Venice and will then be shown in Italian theaters, with a company helping sell it to other countries.
Giulio Bertelli's film 'Agon' will premiere at Venice Critics' Week.
The film stars Olympic judo champion Alice Bellandi, alongside actresses Yile Yara Vianello and Sofija Zobina.
'Agon' explores contradictions of sports and their evolution from wartime practice to video games.
The movie is set during the fictional Olympic Games of Ludoj 2024, featuring rifle shooting, fencing, and judo.
Mubi will handle the theatrical release in Italy, while The Match Factory manages international sales.
- Who
- Directed by Giulio Bertelli and starring Alice Bellandi, Yile Yara Vianello, and Sofija Zobina.
- What
- The premiere of the film 'Agon'.
- When
- The premiere will take place at the 40th edition of Venice Critics' Week.
- Where
- The Venice parallel section Critics' Week in Italy.
- Why
- The movie explores the evolution of sports from wartime practice to professional competitions, including video games.
- Movie Title
- Agon
- Director
- Giulio Bertelli
- Starring
- Alice Bellandi, Yile Yara Vianello, Sofija Zobina
- Setting
- Ludoj 2024 (fictional Olympics)
- Sports Featured
- Rifle shooting, fencing, and judo
- Theatrical Release
- Mubi (Italy)
- International Sales
- The Match Factory