This Is My Moment

Overview

Biniam Girmay, a 17 year old promising cyclist from the African country Eritrea, dreams of one day riding the Tour de France, the most prestigious Grand Tour in the world. For years he thought the Tour was only for European or white cyclists, as over its more than 100 editions, only a handful of the participants were black. Biniam’s evolving performances give a rare insight into cycling in Africa. But to make it into an international Pro Team, Europe’s visa procedures are a constant hassle. And once he marries in Eritrea and becomes a father, the distance of 6.000kms takes its toll. Against all odds, Biniam climbs up the international rankings. When at age 21, he wins his first ‘Classic’, he proves African riders can win big races. He becomes a cycling hero overnight, but can he change cycling forever?

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 27, 2024

Original language

English

Spoken languages

dutch, english, french, tigrinya

Countries

Belgium, France, Netherlands

Production

Magellan Films,Stenola Productions,Little Big Story,Cassette for Timescapes,Een van de Jongens

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site