11 Questions
What is the title of the 2018 Spanish film?
Champions
Who directed the film?
Javier Fesser
What was the team that inspired the film?
Aderes team in Burjassot (Valencia)
What was Marco Montes' occupation in the film?
Assistant coach of the CB Estudiantes basketball team
What punishment did Marco Montes receive after driving drunk into a police car?
He was ordered to do 90 days of community service coaching a team of players with disabilities
What was the main conflict between Marco and his wife Sonia?
They were fighting because Sonia wanted a child and Marco was not ready yet
What is the name of the sequel to the film Champions?
Championext
Which of the following is not a remake of the film Champions?
Indian cinema remake titled 'Sitaare Zameen Par'
What is the name of the documentary that tells the true stories of the protagonists of the film Champions?
Ni distintos ni diferentes: Campeones
What is the highest-grossing Spanish language film of 2018 in Spain?
Champions
Which awards did the film Champions win?
Best Film, Best New Actor, and Best Original Song at the Goya Awards
Study Notes
Movie Plot
- Marco Montes, an arrogant assistant coach, is fired from his job after pushing the head coach during a game.
- Marco is sentenced to 90 days of community service, coaching Los Amigos, a basketball team of players with disabilities.
Marco's Journey
- Initially, Marco complains about coaching the disabled players, calling them "subnormales" (below normal).
- As he continues to coach the team, he realizes each player has a unique background and they are persistent in working together and playing well.
Marco's Personal Life
- Marco is married to Sonia, and they are fighting because Sonia wants a child, but Marco is not ready.
- Iván, Marco's friend, meets Sonia at a bar and tells her to confront Marco over the weekend.
Production and Release
- The film "Champions" is a production of Películas Pendelton, Rey de Babia AIE, Morena Films, and Telefónica Studios.
- The film was theatrically released in Spain on April 6, 2018, by Universal Pictures International Spain.
Reception and Accolades
- The film is the highest-grossing Spanish language film of 2018 in Spain, with a box-office taking of €19.1 million from 3.3 million admissions.
- The film has an approval rating of 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 12 reviews, with an average rating of 6.4/10.
- The film won three Goya Awards, including Best Film, Best New Actor (Jesús Vidal), and Best Original Song.
Remakes and Sequels
- A documentary called "Ni distintos ni diferentes: Campeones" premiered on November 16, 2018, telling the true stories of the protagonists.
- A sequel called "Championext" was released on August 18, 2023.
- Remakes of the film have been made in Arabic, German, and English languages, with an Indian cinema remake announced to start shooting in January 2024.
Test your knowledge of the 2018 Spanish sports comedy-drama film 'Champions' directed by Javier Fesser. Explore the plot inspired by the Aderes team in Burjassot, Valencia, and their journey to success in Spanish championships. See how well you remember the characters and storyline of this heartwarming movie.
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