The film 'Topuria: Matador' will be released in theaters on September 19 and will soon be available exclusively on Movistar Plus+.
'Topuria: Matador' is a film about the UFC Featherweight MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) World Champion that tells the most personal side of the fighter, making the viewer a part of his struggle and sacrifice until he achieves his dreams. The film, produced by Señor Mono with the prominent participation of Movistar Plus+ and distributed by Filmax, will hit theaters on September 19th. It will later be available exclusively on the Movistar platform.
The champion of the world Ilia Topuria has declared: “The film is a life lesson, at least the lesson of my life, and I hope with it I can motivate and help someone achieve their dreams. Obviously, like every good story, this one begins with a dream that seemed unattainable and has come true, but what you're about to see will leave no one indifferent. We're not just talking about Ilia the fighter, but about his son, husband, and partner… because it's not just my story; it's the story of a united family pursuing a dream.”
For his part, the producer Iñigo Pérez-Tabernero has pointed out: “As a production company, we've always enjoyed telling different stories that don't usually get bets, and this, when we took it on, was one of them. A sport that's almost unknown in Spain, where we had a Spaniard with the potential to become a World Champion and with an incredible story behind him. Ultimately, telling his story has been a challenge and a source of pride… and seeing him now as a Champion, presenting this film, is a dream come true (for the production company).
To Guillermo Farré: “At Movistar Plus+, we have cinema at our core. That's why we continue to invest in great stories and great characters, like Ilia Topuria. One of the pillars of our strategy is the theatrical run, and that's why this film will premiere first in theaters and then exclusively on Movistar Plus+. Furthermore, in addition to our original films (we have five new projects in the works), we've been consistently investing in our films for over 5 years, reaffirming Movistar Plus+'s long-standing relationship with Spanish cinema.”
Lastly, Jonathan Gogul, has explained: "At Filmax, like Ilia Topuria, we love making dreams come true. Our dream is that millions of people, both in Spain and around the world, can enjoy and be moved by Topuria's film."
Synopsis
There are many number ones, but only one becomes a legend. The brand-new mixed martial arts champion, Ilia Topuria, is clear about that. After defeating Josh Emett in Florida and placing himself in the Top Five of the all-powerful UFC, he enters the cage ready to wrest the title from the previously undefeated Alexander "The Great" Volkanovsky.
'Topuria: Matador' is Ilia's story of personal growth, from his war-torn homeland of Georgia to his arrival in Spain, to catapulting himself to world champion status. Supported by his wife, family, friends, and training partners, he will now face the fight of his life.
