School of Champions
Episode 4
Episode 4 | 44m 11sVideo has Closed Captions
Skiing prodigy Luca faces social hurdles and takes a big risk to secure his future.
Raised in South Tyrol's mountains, Luca, a uniquely talented skier, dreams of professional skiing to secure a life for him and his struggling mother. Despite his social challenges, his exceptional skill secures him a place at school. However, he faces increasing social obligations. At a promotional tour, he makes a risky decision that places his life in danger.
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School of Champions
Episode 4
Episode 4 | 44m 11sVideo has Closed Captions
Raised in South Tyrol's mountains, Luca, a uniquely talented skier, dreams of professional skiing to secure a life for him and his struggling mother. Despite his social challenges, his exceptional skill secures him a place at school. However, he faces increasing social obligations. At a promotional tour, he makes a risky decision that places his life in danger.
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Sorry?
- Yes?
May we still order something?
What do you want?
We already had the last round.
Six more schnapps and two beers?
Sorry, we have no more schnapps.
Just send the psycho to get something.
Call my son psycho again and you must no longer come here.
Got that?
Wait, I didn't mean it.
Keep the change.
Luca, can you get three more bottles from Gassinger?
Pear, apricot and arolla pine schnapps.
Okay?
Fipsi is still sitting by the lift, he'll send you up.
What if he comes back soon?
He's going to the lift.
It takes him 30 minutes to the valley and 30 minutes back.
If the lift is still working.
- She's coming.
Two more beers for the men.
- Thanks.
We like your top.
I see.
How much do you want for it?
It won't be cheap.
Hello, Luca.
- Hi, Fipsi.
Bye.
Shit.
What about the bra?
Guys, we're closing.
Luca, what you just saw... - I didn't see anything.
A letter from the skiing academy arrived.
Look, it's for you.
- What does it say?
I don't know, it's yours.
You have to read it yourself.
Okay.
- Okay?
I'm happy for you.
You'll get to know numerous stars.
Look, you have to picture it.
Former stars will be there.
The ORF will be present.
They'll broadcast it live.
Athletes, journalists.
They'll fight for you.
Believe me.
I don't want that.
You have no idea what you're talking about.
It's your ticket to the Premier League.
I'd have given anything for such a chance.
I hadn't.
Really nice.
- Really nice.
Yes.
- Yes, really.
Two friends...
This can't be true.
It'll be fine.
One, four.
- First.
Don't you want to post it, too?
Slalom isn't my strong suit.
Do you have to insult everyone?
It was just a joke.
I can't see anyone laughing.
- It's fine.
It wasn't that bad.
You don't have to put up with everything.
- And you don't have to get involved in everything.
What's your problem?
It's not our fault that you're in such a shitty mood.
Neither is it your father's.
We can swap if you like my father so much.
Are you mad?
What's wrong with them?
- Didn't you know about her father?
No.
He just collapsed during the game.
He had a heart attack.
He allegedly took steroids or something similar.
He died on the pitch.
When did that happen?
Not even a year ago.
Shit.
Where are you?
Why don't you answer?
We have a problem.
This can't be done while class is going on.
Dani!
Come, please.
Call me back.
Dani, come!
Let's go!
Sorry, did I make a mistake?
No!
Did my sister call you?
I wanted... - Dani, everything's fine with you.
You'll go down here if you always look for the mistakes in you.
Skiing is dominated by men.
And they never look for the mistakes in themselves.
Then all the shit is unloaded onto us.
Finally.
Hey, what is it?
Where are you, dammit?
I've been trying to call you for hours.
Schiesstl wants to take Luca and Dani from training for a celebrity party.
Yes, he sent me the invitation, too.
It's up there at Ramsauer's.
Schiesstl wants to promote our school.
Are you hungover?
What?
No!
Listen, I can't do your job, too.
Schiesstl does what he pleases.
Come here now!
Dani, please wait here.
Mr. Auer will soon be here.
I have to go to training.
Fuck, we're late again.
It's better to miss out on that esoteric shit.
Nikki, come!
Georg!
What?
- Georg!
Georg!
You are a tree.
Hello, Luca?
Are you okay?
I don't want this.
I don't want to participate.
What happened?
- Leave!
What's wrong?
Get out, we have to go to training.
No!
I don't want this!
I don't want to be on TV and don't want to have to see people.
I don't get it.
- Doesn't matter.
Let's leave.
We can't leave him alone.
Alright, let's start.
What is this about?
Where are the others?
This can't be true.
You want to make it to the top and can't even come to training in time?
We're here.
You should tell the others.
Okay, let's start.
Put the bottles away.
I need to pee and if I can't get on the toilet, I'll use your bed.
What's wrong?
I don't want all this.
I can't manage it.
Shall I tell Auer?
Please don't.
All of you shall leave.
Hey, what are you listening to?
What?
Your headphones, what are you listening to?
Nothing.
Please just leave.
No music?
I have no music.
Give me your cellphone.
I'll give you a playlist.
I always listen to it when things become too stressful for me.
A few songs.
It's almost as good as waxing skis.
Okay, come.
We really have to go to training.
Listen, it'll be great.
What's going on?
What are you doing in my office?
The question is: Why weren't you in your office at this time?
I had to collect our new stars myself.
A different topic: Why isn't Nikki one of them?
Because he isn't fit.
Well, as you think.
But at least Luca shall show them what he can do.
Daniela, can you get Luca?
Yes, sure.
- Thanks.
Great.
Slowly.
I took part in developing the regeneration concept.
Look, here you can see that your values already improved.
Cool.
When can I start training?
We'll take a look at it over the next days.
Look, unlike with conventional methods or surgery, as it used to be done, the concept nurses the entire organism.
You're still growing.
It's extremely important.
It just takes a while.
But racing season will start soon.
I'll have to start.
But the sustainable method will help more in the long run.
Guys, you're way too late.
- Sorry, it won't happen again.
Luca wasn't doing well.
Good morning.
Forcing students to do something is a no-go.
- Nonsense.
It's voluntary.
It doesn't look voluntary to me.
The student had to lock himself up in the bathroom.
You found him.
Luca, come in.
- Luca doesn't want it.
We'll respect that.
They're basically children.
You can't do that to them.
Nonsense.
They're athletes, they want to become professionals.
So they have to learn it.
And it's the same as skiing.
But you're filmed while doing it.
That's great promo.
Yes.
- Where is it supposed to be?
Up at Ramsauer's.
They'll have rolls, champagne by the bar and heliskiing.
With heliskiing?
Heliskiing?
That's crazy.
I've always wanted to try out heliskiing.
Luca, can you please wait outside?
- Wait, let him talk.
The helicopter is too dangerous.
Drunk B-listers ski there and are filmed.
It's absolutely safe.
And we'll get the pictures we need.
Right, Dani?
Yes.
Where were you?
They're in our safe keeping.
This is great.
In the meantime you can focus on the others.
What do you mean?
Who'll supervise the two of them?
I will.
I'd be glad.
Alright then.
Get your stuff.
This is happening against my recommendation.
Can you open your mouth for once?
This is your responsibility.
What?
I... Today you'll get the trophy for the most pitiful principal.
Forget about those.
You need new ones.
They just have to be maintained.
Bullshit.
They're way too old.
You won't win with those.
You can throw them away.
They're still good enough.
Luca, you definitely need skis for training and skis for racing.
And skis for slalom, giant slalom and Super G. Otherwise you won't stand a chance in the long run.
Leave me alone.
I'll help you.
Pighead.
Shall we record a video?
Of what?
- Of us.
Hello everyone.
We're almost on our way to our first promo event.
Luca, say something.
Like what?
- How you're doing.
I'm well.
- Aren't you excited?
No.
- Well, I am.
As we'll go heliskiing tomorrow.
I'm really excited.
See you soon.
You aren't a social media pro, are you?
How do you stay in touch with your friends?
I have no friends.
- Not even where you come from?
The one who likes me the most is Fipsi.
- Is he from your school?
No, he's the lift warden.
And from your former class?
- I quit school.
It wasn't good for me.
But I helped my mom.
Cool, what does she do?
Gastronomy.
- And your father?
Alright, shall we leave now?
Get in.
I don't get it.
Why can Dani and Mr. Weirdo go on the promo trip?
Especially Dani.
She was the worst so far.
I'd also love to go heliskiing.
Can't you ask your father what he was thinking?
Fine.
Don't.
You don't have to.
What does Huber say about your leg?
How is that your business?
Sorry, I didn't know about your father.
Okay.
Will you come to my place later?
I'm training.
And afterwards?
- To be honest: No.
Look, I'm trying to manage a lot at the moment.
The Zeilers, Nikki, Schiesstl.
It's a little too much at the moment.
Shall we talk about it with a glass of wine?
You really don't get it.
Or tea.
See you tomorrow.
May I still hug you?
Mark, if I'm supposed to have sex with you, I can't be your mother.
When can Nawal join back in?
- This isn't the topic now.
When I ask you as the principal, it is the topic.
Is this an order?
I'll tell the principal when I think it's the right time.
She has to be fit for the start of the season.
I can't perform miracles.
You promised me to get her back on the piste.
That's why we accepted her.
You're angry with me, but so far you only turned in warm words as well.
Yes, I'm sorry.
Only two rooms were reserved.
For Strobel and Rossi.
- I have to sleep somewhere.
There has to be a room.
I have nothing.
We're booked out because of tomorrow's event.
I know the event and they know me.
Schiesstl.
Please check that.
Something can surely be done.
Would it be okay for you to share a room?
Fine with me.
- I don't care either.
But don't do anything silly.
I mean, you're young, but this isn't the right place or time for something like that.
You have to be focused for tomorrow.
What?
I wanted to say...
He meant we shouldn't get anything going.
Yes, exactly.
Dani is in a relationship with Nawal, anyway.
Hurry!
I see, so that's no problem.
Just to make it clear, Nawal and I aren't a couple.
Yes, because of the kiss...
But no.
I'm not even into girls.
Thinking about it...
I did dream about her.
But does that mean I'm into girls?
I mean, I haven't kissed many boys before.
In our village there aren't many and the ones that are there only want to cuddle with my sister.
Have you ever kissed anyone?
Shall we?
- What?
Kiss.
Just as a test.
Will you let me sleep then.
Yes.
Okay.
So?
Do you feel anything?
I feel nothing.
Good night.
Sorry.
Look, this is Susi Maura.
She was at our school, too.
This is Daniela Strobl.
She's a talent of the century.
And he's not looking at us, but that's Luca.
He's good, top.
Sorry, Dr. Leitner.
Hello.
From tourism.
- Hello.
This is Daniela Strobl.
She's the talent at our school.
May I introduce her?
These are really nice people.
Great, right?
Come!
Hello, how is your husband?
He's doing well?
We really train and don't simulate.
Anna Veith is here, too.
- Where?
The Russians are getting better and better.
Let me tell you.
They're motivated.
Maybe we can take a selfie.
- Yes, of course.
Definitely.
Just go there.
Hello.
- Hello.
May I take a selfie?
- Sure.
Magister, hello.
Hello.
I thought you're training the Russian national team.
I did, but it became difficult lately.
Who did you bring along?
It's the new year.
I see.
And Mark Auer?
How is the new way going?
One hears a lot.
Mark is doing a good job.
And how is Franzi Huber doing?
Everything's great.
Let's assume one doesn't take a big risk at such an important position.
You're absolutely right, that's a fact.
Why haven't you called me by my first name?
Have I been gone for so long?
No, it's just... After everything that happened... You understand?
Don't forget that I acted as your fall guy.
No.
See you.
Can you keep going?
Is it okay?
Full load?
Alright?
Okay.
Okay, come on!
That's really good!
Yes, really good!
It's nothing, it's fine.
- We have to be really careful.
It was nothing.
Listen, I'll write you down some exercises.
You can do them yourself every evening.
Maybe we get it under control that way.
Take one of those.
It's for now.
For the pain to calm down.
I also took them sometimes.
It's normal.
The pain just mustn't manifest in the brain.
Okay?
Good, if everything goes well, you can get back on your skis in two weeks.
That's enough for today.
Peter.
Magister.
It's an honor.
I hope my helicopter can still carry you.
- Very funny.
You have the great honor to chauffeur the skiing elite of tomorrow.
May I introduce you to Daniela Strobl and Luca Rossi?
Hello.
- Hello, nice to meet you.
Thomas Morgenstern.
- Hello.
Thomas Morgenstern.
Hello.
- Hello.
So, have you done this before?
It's foolproof.
Thomas flies you up and I'll show you from the helicopter where the track is.
Then you'll have a great downhill run.
The helicopter will fly down with you and make some nice recordings of you.
And Magister Schiesstl can watch it live with champagne and snacks.
A great idea.
I'll give you the equipment.
Alright, let's go.
We're almost there.
The track is down there on the left.
Ski one after the other, so we can get good recordings of you.
And we'll pick you up where it gets flat again.
On the radio we'll be on channel two.
You have to keep it turned on.
Alright, you can get ready.
Show me what you can do.
We're ready.
The first one can go.
First!
So cool!
Hurry, Luca.
Luca, you can go.
Stick to Dani's track.
Left of the rock.
And make sure... Hey, that's not the track we agreed on.
Stop!
Dammit, why isn't he listening?
Luca, you're heading for a rock wall.
Where is he skiing?
Stop!
That's way too dangerous.
Let me through!
Go away!
Do you see him?
I don't!
We have to go deeper.
Yes.
Okay.
Yes, Helmut.
I'm on my way.
Send me the location.
I'm coming.
Hello?
Yes.
Yes, what about him?
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