Project Detail

Sumo: Spirit Weighs Nothing

Sumo: Spirit Weighs Nothing

Synopsis

Aare inside look at Japan's private sumo world. Through one turbulent year, wrestlers at various career stages struggle to survive in this punishing tradition. Beyond the spectacle, true strength lies in spirit, not flesh.
Official Selection Telluride Film Festival 2026 - World premiere
Official Selection Venice International Film Festival 2026 - European premiere
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2026

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Features
Running time
99 min
Director
Erik Shirai
Producer
Sigrid Dyekjær, Yusuke Kamata, Teddy Leifer, Erik Shirai, Sam Stanley, Carolyn Hepburn
Executive Producer
Heather Anderson, Marsha Cooke, Brian Lockhard, Burke Magnus
Editor
Frederick Shanahan
Director of Photography
Hiroshi Hara, Erik Shirai
Composer
Rutger Hoedemaekers

Genre

Production Status

Production Company

Japan, Denmark, US, UK co-production

An ESPN (US), Rise Films (UK) production in association with Generation Eleven Pictures (JP), Real Lava (DK)

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