Films by Michael Reithmeier

Germany 2012, 89 min
by Michael Reithmeier, Peter Kuenzel, Frank Mueller

Ercan wants to prove it to himself. After a 10-year absence from competitive bodybuilding, he reaches for the heavy weight title once again. The documentary PUMPING ERCAN accompanies the 40-yearold body builder over the course of one year during his preparations and extends far beyond bodybuilding to tell a Turkish-German life story. The portrait of this mellow giant is not only an enthralling comeback story but also reveals an amazing love story.