Der Schwimmer

Erez wants a ticket to the Olympics! But to do so, the ambitious young star must first prevail in the preliminary competition organised by the Israeli Swimming Federation at a remote training camp. The competition in skin-tight Speedos is tough. But the toughest test is his beautiful fellow competitor Nevo, with whom Erez falls head over heels in love against all warnings.

Adam Kalderon's midsummer sports drama is not stingy with semi-naked facts and an appealing suspense curve, but at its core it also poses the crucial question of what counts more in life: professional success or great love.