Fight

The Story

FIGHT tells the story of Alexandra, a mother whose life is suddenly turned upside down by a cancer diagnosis. The film follows her through moments of shock, fear, and doubt, but also through resilience, hope, and the strength found in family and support.

In just a few minutes, the spot captures the emotional reality of fighting a serious illness—not only from the perspective of those affected, but also of the people standing beside them. By focusing on the human experience behind the diagnosis, FIGHT raises awareness for the importance of solidarity, compassion, and access to help in times of crisis.

The Music

The music for FIGHT accompanies the emotional battle at the heart of the film. It reflects the intensity of the fight itself—fast, driven, and relentless—while leaving space for moments of vulnerability and hope.

Rather than illustrating a single emotion, the score moves back and forth between tension and relief, strength and fragility. It mirrors the inner conflict of living with uncertainty, capturing the constant shift between fear, determination, exhaustion, and the will to keep going.

Through its evolving dynamics and emotional contrasts, the music supports the film’s message: that fighting cancer is not a straight line, but a deeply human journey marked by resilience, connection, and hope.

Credits

Director: Pascal Momper
Screenwriter: Vincent Thommessen
Producer: Lea Staron
Cinematographer: Benedict Uphoff
Editor: Lukas Wengorz
Composer: Peter Albrecht
Sound Designer: Moritz Peter
Sound: Armin Biemel, Sebastian Schmitt
Production Designer: Marie Brossmann, Pia Beckmann
Costume Designer: Simon Folkert
Makeup Artist: Julia Giannaris
Voice Over: Christine Stienemeier
Gaffer: Simon Grosser
Still Photography: Jonas Becker
Gimbal Operator: Malte Blum
Drone Operator: Yassin Conte
VFX Artist: Max Wolfmajer
Production Company: Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg GmbH

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