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Life Is Not A Competition, But I’m Winning

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If history is written by the winners, where does that leave those who were never allowed to be part of the game? A collective of queer athletes enters the Olympic Stadium in Athens and sets out to honour those who were excluded from standing on the winners’ podium. They meet Amanda Reiter, a trans* marathon runner who has to struggle with the prejudices of sports organisers and Annet Negesa, a 800m runner who was urged by the international sports federations to undergo hormone-altering surgery.

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Leslie Felperin Guardian 07/22/2024
4/5
The philosopher of sexuality Michel Foucault, who wrote so perceptively about the medical control of bodies, would have loved this film, especially when it dares to get a little more pretentious and artsy fartsy than the usual sport doc. Go to Full Review Sara Clements Next Best Picture 10/29/2024
8/10
Mann has created a truly essential documentary that celebrates the marginalized and their fight to reclaim sport as a space of true inclusivity. Go to Full Review Amber Wilkinson Eye for Film 10/26/2023
3.5/5
Takes a team approach to her material, using a group of documentary participants as a collective. Go to Full Review Allan Hunter Screen International 09/01/2023
A lively, eye-opening work celebrating women, black and queer athletes who have triumphed against considerable odds. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Julia Fuhr Mann

Director

Julia Fuhr Mann

Writer

Sophie Ahrens

Producer

Fabian Altenried

Producer

Melissa Byrne

Producer

Kristof Gerega

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Synopsis If history is written by the winners, where does that leave those who were never allowed to be part of the game? A collective of queer athletes enters the Olympic Stadium in Athens and sets out to honour those who were excluded from standing on the winners’ podium. They meet Amanda Reiter, a trans* marathon runner who has to struggle with the prejudices of sports organisers and Annet Negesa, a 800m runner who was urged by the international sports federations to undergo hormone-altering surgery.
Director
Julia Fuhr Mann
Producer
Sophie Ahrens, Fabian Altenried, Melissa Byrne, Kristof Gerega
Screenwriter
Julia Fuhr Mann, Julia Fuhr Mann
Production Co
3Sat, Schuldenberg Films, University of Television and Film Munich
Genre
Documentary, LGBTQ+, Sports
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 19m