Film
Kachalka
A journey into the heart of what is widely considered the world’s most hardcore gym – Kyiv’s enormous open-air ‘Kachalka’ gym.
About
Director
Gar O'Rourke
Producer
Ken Wardrop
Running time
10 minutes
Country / Nationality
Ireland
Our Judges say:
A forest in Kyiv filled with body builders. An incredible story with fabulous, wonderful photography. You've never seen anything like this.Paul Hodgson Music Judge
This film captures the love of a place with nice narration and super images of the physical movement.Simon Taylor
This observational film follows the gym's caretaker as he takes us through the enormous scrap-metal site, allowing a glimpse into the workouts of various other local gym-goers along the way.
