Movies - Challenger: shooting begins on new film starring Alban Ivanov

By Mulder, 24 october 2023

Today, the film team is proud to announce the start of production on the film Challenger, directed by Varante Soudjian. This production promises to mark a major turning point in French cinema, with Alban Ivanov in the lead role.

Challenger tells the inspiring story of Luka, played by Alban Ivanov, a young man with a dream of becoming a great boxer. For the time being, he's just an amateur, condemned to take part in second-rate fights. But fate has a surprise in store that will propel him to the heights of glory.

The film's cast also includes such indisputable talents as Audrey Pirault, Soso Maness, David Salles, Alexandre Antonio (aka Toniolife), Moussa Maaskri, Jonas Dinel, Pierre François Martin-laval, and Nordine Sahli.

The film Challenger is produced by Alef two, directed by Nora Melhi and Arthur Essebag, in collaboration with Yohan Baiada's Les enfants terribles, France Télévisions, and UGC. The film is written by Varante Soudjian and Thomas Pone, offering a script that promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

Challenger's official release date and running time have yet to be announced, but we can already confirm that it is destined to become one of the must-see films of the coming cinematic year.

Stay tuned for more information and news on this production, which promises to be a new stage in Alban Ivanov's career.

Synopsis:  
Luka (Alban Ivanov) dreams of being a great boxer... Unfortunately, for the time being, he's just an amateur and has to make do with small, messy fights. But one day, fate knocks on his door and propels our hero to the top. 

Challenger
Directed by Varante Soudjian
Written by Varante Soudjian, Thomas Pone
With Alban Ivanov, Audrey Pirault, Soso Maness, David Salles, Alexandre Antonio (aka Toniolife), Moussa Maaskri, Jonas Dinel, Pierre François Martin-laval, Nordine Sahli
Production companies: Alef two (Nora Melhi and Arthur Essebag) and Les enfants terribles (Yohan Baiada), France Télévisions, UGC
Distributed by UGC Distribution
Release date: NC
Running time: NC