In Tough Moves 13-year-old Arminius navigates the contrasting worlds of his unique sport. In one moment, he is immersed in the calm concentration of the chessboard; in the next, he is engaged in the intense physicality of the boxing ring.
This challenging balance extends into his home life, because his father is also his boxing coach. While Arminius can learn a lot physically from his father, he must master the complexities of chess on his own. Together they train for the German championship.
Jakob Michal is a director and editor based in Berlin. Raised in a small village near Hamburg as the child of two University of Berlin. Since October 2023, he has been studying directing at the Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF. Tough Moves is debut project.
