Name: “TOVA – GREATEST HAND, WORST ELBOW”
Country: Croatia
Duration: 51’
Author: Damir Jelic
Screening date and time: 22 August 2026, 17:30h
Film Synopsis:
Movie tells the story of Antun “Tova” Stipancic, one of the greatest table tennis players of the 20th century and the first documentary dedicated to his remarkable life. From humble beginnings in Yugoslavia to winning 27 European and World Championship medals, the film follows his journey through triumph, heartbreak, and ultimate redemption. Through rare archival footage and personal testimonies, it explores the universal values of perseverance, humility, and the resilience to turn defeat into greatness.