Synopsis
Five percent vision defines the daily challenges faced by 19-year-old Paralympic swimmer Andrei Filippov as he trains in Volgograd and competes in Moscow.
Synopsis
Andrei Filippov trains in a small swimming pool in Volgograd, preparing for the Russian Cup in Moscow. At 19 years old, he is a master of sports in swimming for the blind. Born with albinism and only 5 percent vision, Andrei faces daily challenges, including financial and health issues. He has experienced mockery and misunderstanding from peers throughout his life. For Andrei, swimming is more than a sport; it is a means to assert his place in a world that often feels hostile.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Paralympic swimmer Andrei Filippov.
- See the realities of training for the Russian Cup.
- Find out how Andrei overcomes daily challenges.
Did You Know
- Andrei Filippov has only 5 percent vision due to albinism.
- The film covers a span of a few weeks in Andrei's life.
- Andrei trains in Volgograd before competing in Moscow.
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Who is Andrei Filippov?
Andrei Filippov is a 19-year-old Paralympic athlete and master of sports in swimming for the blind.
What challenges does Andrei Filippov face?
Andrei faces moral, financial, and health problems, as well as mockery and misunderstanding from his peers due to being an albino with 5 percent vision.
Where does Andrei train for swimming?
Andrei trains in Volgograd and competes in events such as the Russian Cup in Moscow.
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