The Champion

The Champion (2020) is a Polish sports drama film that tells the true story of Tadeusz Pietrzykowski, a real-life Polish boxer who became famous for his nearly undefeated strings of victories in Nazi Germany concentration camps. The film stars Piotr Głowacki as "Teddy" Pietrzykowski, playing against fellow prisoners and camp officers in brutal boxing matches, where every win sparks hope among the resistance. As the confrontation with authorities becomes inevitable, Tadeusz finds solace in his fighting spirit to overcome unimaginable hardships.