Overview

• Oliver Masucci leads the film as coach Karl Adam, whose methods shaped West Germany’s 1960 Olympic eight.
• Producer Ivo Beck promises a look at rowing “like the world has never seen,” using extensive on‑boat and on‑water camera setups.
• Boats feature both professional actors and elite athletes, including German and Olympic champions, to heighten authenticity.
• The climactic race sequence was shot on the two‑kilometre Ratzeburger Küchensee regatta course where Adam’s crew once trained.
• A theatrical release is planned for autumn 2026 with a story tracing the team’s path to an upset gold in Rome.