Steve Landry, an aging boxer with more losses than wins, accepts to become a sparring partner for an emerging champion in a last-ditch attempt to stay relevant.
Acting
Kassovitz's weathered face does the heavy lifting.
Practical Effects
Authentic boxing gym grime, no Hollywood sheen.
Director
Samuel Jouy
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mathieu Kassovitz famously directed 'La Haine' (1995) at age 27; this role reverses his trajectory from enfant terrible to aging everyman.
Director Samuel Jouy spent years in actual boxing gyms; the film's documentary crew mirrors his own ethical negotiations with real fighters.
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