Synopsis
In a dystopian world, freedom comes with ranking. An MMA fighter is about to step on the ring when his social anxiety disorder takes over. The only way he knows how to deal with his fears is to either fight or flight, but this only takes him further away from winning the game.
In a dystopian world, freedom comes with ranking. An MMA fighter is about to step on the ring when his social anxiety disorder takes over. The only way he knows how to deal with his fears is to either fight or flight, but this only takes him further away from winning the game.
Full credits
- Section
- New Dutch
- Director
- Jody Geijsendorpher
- Production countries
- Netherlands
- Production year
- 2023
- Duration
- 12 minutes
- Producer
- Julian Pattinama
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