Life Is Not a Competition, But I’m Winning (2023) is the first feature-length documentary by German director Julia Fuhr Mann, blending queer athletes’ bodies, identities, and struggles with an epic aesthetic. Through historical archive footage, staged scenes, and personal narratives, the film constructs a poetic utopia of queer resistance in iconic venues like Olympic stadiums. By focusing on the personal battles of trans and intersex athletes, the documentary challenges prejudices and pressures within the world of sports, making a powerful call for justice and inclusivity in athletics.
