'Agon', directed by Giulio Bertelli, offers a stark and experimental look at the lives of female athletes in Olympic sports such as judo, fencing, and shooting. The film, inspired by the tragic death of Soviet fencer Vladimir Smirnov in 1982, presents a cold, detached perspective that emphasizes the brutal realities these athletes endure. Each character grapples with significant personal challenges: Alice Bellandi, a judo gold medallist, faces a debilitating knee injury; Alex, a target-shooter, deals with the fallout from a controversial hunting video; and Gio encounters a tragic accident during her fencing match. The film's clinical portrayal of the athletes' physical examinations and the production of their equipment serves to underscore the harshness of their training and the sacrifices made for the pursuit of perfection. Ultimately, 'Agon' critiques the glorification of athletic achievement, revealing the unspeakable ordeals behind the Olympic dream.