WONDER BOY

Adam, a young man with severe cerebral palsy, defies all odds as he strives to pursue his dream of becoming a bodybuilder and participating in the Swedish Championships. The film not only depicts Adam's physical journey towards the Championships but also his inner journey from isolation and loneliness, to community and friendship, and ultimately a more meaningful life as a fitness influencer.


Credits

Director: Gustav Olsson
Producer: Kerstin Übelacker
Editor: Kristoffer Elfström
Dramaturg: Erik Bäfving
DOP: Oscar Asplind 
Composer: Ronald Heu 
Illustrator: Lisa Rydberg 
Animator: Lars Henrik Andersson

Status

In pre-production

Format

Documentary, 72 + 58 min

Financiers

Swedish Filminstitute, Film i Skåne, SVT, Konstnärsnämnden, Längmanska stiftelsen, Malmö stad, Boost Hbg