Spirit Weighs Nothing
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The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A documentary that goes inside the private world of Japanese sumo wrestling. It shows the lives and training of the wrestlers outside the public spotlight. The film captures the daily discipline of the sport and the culture around it.
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What happens
Sumo: Spirit Weighs Nothing is a 2026 sports documentary film written and directed by Erik Shirai. A co-production of Japan, United States, United Kingdom, and Denmark, it is rare inside access to Japan's private world of sumo. The film had its world premiere in the Venice Spotlight section of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on 3 September 2026. It will be released by ESPN in 2027. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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