Case #407

A raw portrait of a group of rebellious youth thrust into adulthood too soon, navigating the wreckage of the Soviet regime set in the late 1990s in Kyiv.

Pedestal, gold medal, flowers, and applause of fascinated spectators. We see the beautiful tip of the iceberg when the winner gets everything: recognition, sponsorship contracts, glossy photo shoots. But what really stands in the way of the title of the youngest two-time world champion in judo? What efforts were needed every step of the way to conquer Olympus, and who is the main rival? The short documentary "Anaconda" tells the story of one of the best athletes of today, Daria Bilodid. Who is Daria's main rival, what challenges does she face every day and why is the film called "Anaconda"?