Tränen eines Siegers
Tränen eines Siegers

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Tränen eines Siegers

1995
Movie
94 min
German

A young, talented but penniless tennis player attracts the attention of an ex-champion who offers to train him. He works hard to achieve his meteoric rise, but loses sight of his familiar surroundings and falls in with the wrong friends.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Florian FlickerGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

The film follows Stefan, a former ski jumping champion who, after an accident, struggles with the aftermath of his career and his personal life. He finds himself caught between his past glories and a bleak present, dealing with his broken relationships and a sense of lost identity. Stefan grapples with the pressure of public expectation and his own internal demons as he navigates the complexities of life after the peak of his fame.

Critical Reception

Tränen eines Siegers received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its atmospheric portrayal of a fallen athlete's struggle. Some reviews highlighted the nuanced performance of its lead actor, while others found the pacing somewhat slow or the narrative a bit predictable. It was generally seen as a well-made, albeit somber, independent film that explored themes of loss and redemption effectively.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sensitive portrayal of post-fame disillusionment.

  • The lead performance was frequently cited as a strong point.

  • Some viewers found the film's reflective tone a bit too melancholic.

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Fun Fact

Florian Flicker, the director, also wrote the screenplay for the film, marking it as one of his earlier directorial works before gaining more international recognition.

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