Pole-vaulting champion Armand “Mondo” Duplantis might be on his way to another record, as Red Bull Studios continues selling “Born to Fly,” a documentary feature about his life.
So far, the film has been picked up by Germany (Sky), France (Canal+), Switzerland (3+ and Rts), Norway (Nrk), Finland (MTV3), Spain (Movistar Plus+), Belgium (Vrt) and Estonia (Err).
“We are delighted to partner with broadcast partners throughout the world to showcase this incredible athlete and his sport to global audiences,” said Sebastian Burkhardt, head of partnerships and commercial strategy at Red Bull Studios.
Directed by Brennan Robideaux – who followed Duplantis for six years – it shows his rise from a child prodigy to world champion and Olympic gold medalist. Just in September, he set a new world record.
“Everyone in my town knew of the Duplantis family, but not much about them. The same goes for pole vaulting itself,” said the director,...
So far, the film has been picked up by Germany (Sky), France (Canal+), Switzerland (3+ and Rts), Norway (Nrk), Finland (MTV3), Spain (Movistar Plus+), Belgium (Vrt) and Estonia (Err).
“We are delighted to partner with broadcast partners throughout the world to showcase this incredible athlete and his sport to global audiences,” said Sebastian Burkhardt, head of partnerships and commercial strategy at Red Bull Studios.
Directed by Brennan Robideaux – who followed Duplantis for six years – it shows his rise from a child prodigy to world champion and Olympic gold medalist. Just in September, he set a new world record.
“Everyone in my town knew of the Duplantis family, but not much about them. The same goes for pole vaulting itself,” said the director,...
- 10/17/2023
- by Marta Balaga
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: The Real Mo Farah producer Red Bull Studios’ documentary about world record pole vaulter Armand Duplantis has been picked up for broadcast premier by Svt Sweden.
Born to Fly had its theatrical release across 15 Swedish cities in October and will be handed a small screen premier on SVT1 and Stv Play in January, while it is also being shopped internationally.
Born to Fly tells the story of an athlete who is considered the greatest pole vaulter of all time at the tender age of just 23, having broken six world records and won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, European Championships and World Championships.
It is directed by up-and-comer Brennan Robideaux, who followed the U.S.-born Swedish athlete for six years as he rose from child prodigy to record breaker.
“Born to Fly is a close portrait of Armand Duplantis’ life during his childhood and teenage years – before the breakthrough,...
Born to Fly had its theatrical release across 15 Swedish cities in October and will be handed a small screen premier on SVT1 and Stv Play in January, while it is also being shopped internationally.
Born to Fly tells the story of an athlete who is considered the greatest pole vaulter of all time at the tender age of just 23, having broken six world records and won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, European Championships and World Championships.
It is directed by up-and-comer Brennan Robideaux, who followed the U.S.-born Swedish athlete for six years as he rose from child prodigy to record breaker.
“Born to Fly is a close portrait of Armand Duplantis’ life during his childhood and teenage years – before the breakthrough,...
- 12/19/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
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