Championext (Spanish: Campeonex) is a 2023 Spanish sports comedy-drama film directed by Javier Fesser and written by Fesser, Athenea Mata and David Marqués.[3] It is a sequel to the 2018 film Champions.[4] Once again, it stars Jesús Vidal, Gloria Ramos, Sergio Olmo, Jesús Lago Solís, José de Luna, Fran Fuentes, Alberto Nieto, Roberto Chinchilla and Stefan López.[5] It premiered on August 18, 2023, in Spanish theaters.[6]
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| Spanish | Campeonex |
| Directed by | Javier Fesser |
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| Cinematography | Ángel Amorós |
| Edited by | Javi Frutos |
Production companies | Morena Films Películas Pendelton |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures International Spain |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
| Box office | €11.7 million[2] |
Synopsis
When the new rookie coach of the "champions" team ends up enrolling them in track and field instead of basketball, a series of crazy situations will ensue due to the demands of the new discipline and the coach's surprising ability to attract every types of misfortunes and calamities.[7][8]
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:[9]
- Jesús Vidal as Marin
- Gloria Ramos as Collantes
- Sergio Olmo as Sergio
- Jesús Lago Solís as Jesús
- José de Luna as Juanma
- Fran Fuentes as Paquito
- Alberto Nieto as Benito
- Roberto Chinchilla as Román
- Stefan López as Manuel
- Brianeitor as Brian
- Jelen García
- Juan Pino Rodil
- Elisa Hipólito as Cecilia[10]
Production
Principal photography began at the end of August 2022[11] and ended at the end of November of the same year in Madrid, Spain for 9 weeks.[12][13][14]
Release
The film was released theatrically in Spain on August 18, 2023. It became the largest-grossing film on that Friday with €603,000 and a 32% box-office share.[15] It ended with a €1.72 million opening weekend.[16]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2023 | 29th Forqué Awards | Cinema and Education in Values | Nominated | [17] | |
| Audience Award | Won | ||||
2024 | 38th Goya Awards | Best New Actor | Brianeitor | Nominated | [18] |
| Best Sound | Tamara Arévalo, Fabiola Ordoyo, Yasmina Praderas | Nominated | |||
See also
References
External links
- Championext at IMDb
