RUSSIAN FILM FESTIVAL
triumph
The film "Triumph" is based on the true story of the 1976 Olympics, where Yakut freestyle wrestlers Roman Dmitriev, Pavel Pinigin, and Alexander Ivanov earned global recognition by winning a gold and two silver medals. Their success inspired hundreds of boys in the republic to take up freestyle wrestling. "Triumph" tells an inspiring tale of willpower and perseverance, emphasizing the crucial role of friends and mentors in achieving success. At the film’s climax, Pavel Pinigin faces his arch-rival, Lloyd Keaser, in an intense final match at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. Securing the gold medal, Pavel realizes his victory would not have been possible without the support of his friends and legendary coach Dmitry Korkin. Korkin, a visionary coach and mentor, played a pivotal role in the rise of freestyle wrestling in Yakutia. This heartwarming sports drama, celebrating friendship, determination, and triumph, will resonate with audiences worldwide, transcending nationality and borders.
Director, producer: Mikhail Lukachevsky Executive producers of the film: Dmitry Konovalov, Yakov Naumov Screenplay by: Alexey Ambrosev Jr. Cinematographer: Mikhail Kardashvsky Composer: Andrey Tetim Starring: Innokenty Lukovtsev, Gavril Menkyarov, Djuluskhan Androsov, Semen Lukin