Movies and TvShows featuring "czech-athlete" theme.

An underdog player steps up to lead a basketball team to global success but faces fierce competition from a new opponent -- a shifting government.

Zátopek is a biographical drama that tells the story of Emil Zátopek, a legendary Czech marathon runner who achieved great success in the 1940s and 1950s. The film focuses on Zátopek's journey from a young athlete to becoming a role model and mentor for others. It explores his training, competitions, and the impact he had on the international running scene. The plot also highlights Zátopek's participation in the 1948 and 1952 Olympic Games and his notable performance at the Mexico City 1968 Summer Olympics. Throughout the film, Zátopek's endurance, determination, and passion for running are showcased, along with the challenges he faced both on and off the racecourse.

Roman is a top level cyclist recovering from an injury through hard work and strict regimen. To improve his performance, he even sleeps in an oxygen tent installed in his bedroom. That is a bitter pill to swallow for his wife, Šarlota, whose long-time wish is to conceive a child. And so they both brim with determination, get lost in their obsessions, and improve their bodies to a point where they might even frighten themselves.

As two beach volleyball partners focus on personal matters and a championship tournament, a quirky figure disrupts their game on and off the court.