Topic: Judo

Direction Zar Amir-Ebrahimi · Guy Nattiv

Cast Arienne Mandi · Zar Amir-Ebrahimi · Jaime Ray Newman · Nadine Marshall

Synopsis Tatami (2023) follows the journey of Leila, a determined Iranian female judoka, and her coach Maryam as they embark on a mission to secure Iran's first gold medal at the Judo World Championship. However, their dreams are abruptly threatened when...

Direction José Larraza

Direction Johnnie To

Cast Aaron Kwok · Louis Koo · Tony Leung Ka-Fai · Jordan Chan

Synopsis Throw Down (2004) follows the journey of a once-renowned judo champion who has since abandoned the competitive scene to manage a bustling nightclub. His tranquil life takes an unexpected turn when a formidable new contender emerges, alongside the resurgence of...

Direction Akira Kurosawa

Cast Denjirô Ôkôchi · Susumu Fujita · Yukiko Todoroki · Ryunosuke Tsukigata

Synopsis Judo Saga (1943) follows the journey of Sanshiro, a resilient and determined young man who ventures into the city to train at a jujitsu dojo. On his first evening, he witnesses Yano, a judo master, demonstrating his skills, and is...

Direction Seiichiro Uchikawa

Cast Yûzô Kayama · Tsutomu Yamazaki · Eiji Okada · Takashi Shimura

Synopsis Sugata Sanshiro (1965) is a compelling remake of Akira Kurosawa's classic films "Sanshiro Sugata" and "Sanshiro Sugata Part II." The narrative centers around Sanshiro Sugata, a young individual driven by a deep desire to master the emerging discipline of judo....

Direction Ippei Kuri · Hisayuki Toriumi · Jinzô Toriumi

Direction Hiroko Tokita · Tatsuhiko Urahata

Synopsis Yawara! A Fashionable Judo Girl (TV Series) (1989) is an animated adaptation of a popular manga series, chronicling the journey of Yawara Inokuma, a gifted judo athlete. The story revolves around Yawara's rigorous training for the upcoming Olympic Games in...

Direction Akira Kurosawa

Cast Denjirô Ôkôchi · Susumu Fujita · Ryunosuke Tsukigata · Akitake Kôno

Synopsis Sanshiro Sugata Part Two (1945) follows the continued journey of Sanshiro Sugata as he evolves into a more proficient judo master. The narrative emphasizes his dominance and skill, subtly reflecting the perceived superiority of Japanese martial arts and culture over...

Direction Antony Cordier

Cast Johan Libéreau · Salomé Stévenin · Pierre Perrier · Aurélien Recoing

Synopsis Cold Showers (2005) follows the journey of Mickael, a dedicated high school student who serves as the captain of his school's Judo team. Living with his financially strapped family, Mickael's mother works as a janitor and groundskeeper at a local...

Direction Ander Iriarte

Cast Deniba Konare · Leire Nuñez · Badiallo Diagouraga · Gorka Aritegui

Synopsis Judoka (2024) follows the intense journey of a young judoka who faces a sudden and brutal racist assault just as she is on the brink of competing in the regional championship. The traumatic event sends her into a deep emotional...

Direction Noboru Kawasaki · Masami Anô · Masanori Hasuda · Akira Honda

Direction Cesar Lazcano

Cast Cesar Lazcano · Mohamed Berete · Jamie Elvey · Adriana Andreas

Synopsis American Judoka (2009) follows the journey of Armando Depuente, a gifted judo athlete known for his daring lifestyle. Despite judo's rich traditional values, Armando is driven by the thrill of competition and the desire for sporting glory. His path to...

Direction Ken Ogiwara

Synopsis Ippon" Again! (2023) is a 12-episode TV series that follows Michi Sonoda, a young judoka who intends to leave the sport after her last junior high tournament. Her journey takes an unexpected turn when her closest friend, Sanae Takigawa, persuades...

Direction Yann L'Henoret

Cast Teddy Riner

Synopsis Dans l'ombre de Teddy Riner (TV) (2016) is an engaging documentary that chronicles the extraordinary journey of Teddy Riner from 2004 to 2016, leading up to the Rio Olympic Games. The film delves into Riner's origins in Guadeloupe, his rigorous...

Direction Hiroko Tokita

Direction Kazuo Mori

Cast Kazuo Hasegawa · Tatsuya Ishiguro · Michiyo Kogure · Akitake Kôno

Direction Marco Pontecorvo

Cast Beppe Fiorello · Gianluca Di Gennaro · Anna Foglietta · Gaetano Bruno

Direction Hiroki Kazama

Cast Kôdai Asaka · Ayumi Ito · Shogo Iwaya · Erika Karata

Synopsis Cheer Boys!! (2019) follows the journey of Haruki Bando, a first-year university student who has dedicated his life to judo since childhood. However, a debilitating injury forces him to abandon his athletic pursuits. His childhood friend, Kazuma Hashimoto, who also...

Direction Kazuo Yoshida

Cast Yui Asaka · Keiju Kobayashi · Bunta Sugawara · Hiroshi Abe

Direction Kazuo Mori

Cast Ryo Iwashita · Yôko Atsuta · Akane Kawasaki · Taketoshi Naitô