Agon

Agon is a drama centered on three elite athletes preparing for the fictional Ludoj 2024 Summer Games. The story follows their training and eventual competition in judo, fencing, and rifle shooting. As they work with coaches to refine their skills, the women must manage the pressures of public scrutiny, physical exhaustion, and injuries. The narrative explores how these disciplines, which originated in warfare, have evolved into professional sports and digital competitions, examining the intersection of technology, ideology, and personal identity.

The film was written and directed by Giulio Bertelli, who also served as a producer alongside Max Brun and Jules Daly. The cast features Yle Vianello, Alice Bellandi, and Sofija Zobina in the lead roles, with additional performances by Michela Cescon, Francesco Acquaroli, and Chiara Caselli. A co-production between the United Kingdom, Italy, the United States, and France, the project involved production companies such as Big Red Films and MUBI. Following its release on August 29, 2025, the movie has maintained a positive reception among its viewers, holding a rating of 7.2 on TMDB based on 15 votes.