After a devastating crash that left his knee permanently damaged, Olympic champion Aksel Lund Svindal defied the odds and refused to retire. This intimate and unfiltered documentary follows Aksel, his family, and his team through the exhilarating highs and crushing lows of his final seasons as one of the greatest ski racers of all time.
Filmed over four years, Aksel offers unparalleled access to his journey, through intense rehabilitation, breathtaking victories, and the relentless pressure of elite competition. The film captures not only his extraordinary athletic resilience but also the personal struggles that shaped him, from the loss of his mother to the unbreakable bond with his father and brother.
With candid insights from longtime rival and teammate Kjetil Jansrud, Aksel is a powerful portrait of a champion whose career was defined by perseverance, passion, and an unyielding will to win.
Genres
Biography, Sport
Duration
1 x 110'
Language
Norwegian
Contributor
Aksel Lund Svindal
Director
Filip Christensen, Even Sigstad
Scriptwriter
Christopher Grøndahl
Production Company
Field Productions
Producer
Filip Christensen
Production Year
2021
Directed by Filip Christensen and Even Sigstad, Aksel is crafted by two filmmakers with deep roots in the ski community. Known for their acclaimed Supervention films, they bring an insider’s perspective and years of close collaboration with Aksel Lund Svindal, delivering a documentary with unparalleled authenticity and emotional depth.
