---
title: "The Champion"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-champion-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 589524
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Champion (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-champion-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Champion is a 2019 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Leonardo D'Agostini in his directorial debut. The plot follows Christian, a talented but unpredictable football player who is assigned a shy and solitary professor named Valerio to help him control his temper after a series of mistakes.

The film explores the evolving relationship between these two opposite personalities and how their interaction leads to positive changes for both. It blends elements of sports and personal growth within a comedy-drama framework.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An unpredictable football star and a shy professor form an unlikely bond to manage his temper."

### Why Watch
- The dynamic between a talented athlete and a solitary professor
- A story focused on emotional control and personal change
- The directorial debut of Leonardo D'Agostini

### Caveats & Content Note
- The plot centers on a predictable temper-management premise
- Tone & Suitability: This comedy-drama features a 1 hour and 45 minute runtime with a tone centered on personal development.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #italian-cinema, #comedy-drama, #opposites-attract, #sports-movie, #personal-growth

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Leonardo D'Agostini
- **Networks / Studios**: Groenlandia, 3 Marys Entertainment, RAI

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Stefano Accorsi** as *Valerio Fioretti*
- **Andrea Carpenzano** as *Christian Ferro*
- **Ludovica Martino** as *Alessia*
- **Anita Caprioli** as *Cecilia*
- **Mario Sgueglia** as *Nico*
- **Massimo Popolizio** as *Tito*
- **Yuliia Sobol** as *Sylvie*
- **Douglas Dean** as *English Football Journalist*
- **Luca Elmi**
- **Ilir Jacellari**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the runtime of The Champion?
The film has a duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The movie was co-written and directed by Leonardo D'Agostini.

### Q: What is the central conflict of the story?
The story focuses on an unpredictable football player struggling with his temper and his relationship with a shy tutor.

### Q: What genres does the film fall under?
The film is categorized as a comedy and drama.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Champion — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/589524)
- [The Champion (2019 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Champion_(2019_film))
- [Šampion 66% [The Champion] (2019) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/569210-sampion)

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