THE FILM

≪One more≫ is a brave and electrifying exploration of passion and determination. It is as much a tribute to great achievement as it is a testament to stamina and perseverance. Kick-boxer Ernesto Hoost looks back to an unprecedented success as four times K-1 world champion. His seemingly calm persona exudes fierce independence, a spirit that refuses to be harnessed, a keen determination to go its own way.

In October 2014, now 49 years old Ernesto Hoost is stepping into the ring again. The fight will take place in Osaka Japan and his opponent is his long time rival Peter Aerts. This fight is everything but insignificant as he puts his reputation of one of the greatest fighters in K-1 on the line, maybe for the last time.

For the upcoming fight Ernesto will have to go through an aggressive and dedicated training regime. We want to follow him as he puts himself and his body to the limit in order to get ready for the fight. The footage that we’ll shoot will be an energetic “tour de force” and infuse the film with hard-hitting imagery of sweat and endurance.

The film is a tribute to a legendary kick-boxer that was loved and praised by his fans and highly respected by his opponents. It will have a personal and intimate voice-over by Ernesto. Through engaging interviews we want to unbury the fire within him.

STYLE

We see this film as a hypermodern synthesis of documentary and cinematic style, filmed from an insider’s perspective, with a strong sense of place and an easy familiarity and intimacy with Ernesto, who is truly committed to his sport.

It is essential to portray this story with both poetry and pragmatism. By finding the correct balance, we will avoid the emotional detachment that documentary filmmaking can sometimes have. It is important that we adopt a cinematic approach that is subtle, but effective in making each moment all the more compelling.

WHY SUPPORT THIS FILM?

We feel this is going to be a great piece of film, an inspiring antidote for all the hype and gloss of so much athletic youth advertising. We’re going to the other end of the line and show that it’s not all about rising stars, it’s about legacy and pushing through until the very end. It’s about that one more fight.

WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO?

Most of the filming happens locally in the Netherlands and the film crew sees this film as a passion project. We all work for free and we even have sponsorship for equipment such as camera gear and lighting. But in order to fully tell Ernesto's story we need to go to Japan and film this important fight, which might be his last. With your support we will be able to travel to Japan and film there. We are excited about the prospect of having your support to be able to complete the story.

WHY WE WANT TO MAKE THIS FILM?

[Camille Herren - Director] The first time I saw a picture of Ernesto's face, I knew right then I wanted to make a film about him. Something compelled me and drew me in. Researching his life as a fighter got me more and more inspired and I was surprised to see no one had made a film about him. The mere fact that Ernesto goes back into the ring at age 49 is quite unique and only gives a glimpse as to what kind of man he is. I’m both humbled and intrigued by Ernesto’s achievement and I’m more than convinced it’s a story worth telling.

THANK YOU!

Camille Herren, Rogier Tolen