FLAT 6

Synopsis

What are people willing to sacrifice in pursuit of their passion? To the everyday individual this could be energy, time or money. However, there are individuals that are willing to pay the ultimate price.

Kamil Holan is one of these individuals. Not just a thrill seeker, but arguably one of, if not the best current Czech TT racer. He wins the hardest races of the event, riding at speeds of more than 180mph on one of the most dangerous road racing events in the world. The question is, who is the man who risks so much?

Kamil explains the euphoric moment in which mind and body work together under the most extreme conditions. His reaction time is at a minimum, with only a single mistake on either the part of the rider or minor defect in the racing machine resulting in lethal consequences. In biker slang, the moment the racer reaches the absolute limits of his bike is known as ‘full six.’ With all this pressure surrounding the race and every present hazard around him, there is still an inner power that forces him to repeatedly sit on the racing bike. We will find out what Kamil has to say about his exhilarating career, as well as his family, team, analysts and even spectators.

We will also passionately explore the topic surrounding the relationship between man and machine or human and technology. Through filming, we have been amazed by the incredible landscape surrounding the course, as well as the course itself. Every rider must be able to perfectly visualize every corner by memory, with any omission possibly proving fatal.

The documentary will be formed through spectacular spectator shots, archive materials and commentary with the cast. The unique topic surrounding the documentary will ultimately require a number of unique stylistic choices regarding the composition of both picture and sound. Most likely a first for Czech documentaries would be the usage of the sound format Dolby Atmos, providing a greater sense of presence and spatialization to the picture. For these purposes, we would adjust the filming and editing of the material.

On the topic of “how far are you willing to go in the hunt for a euphoric adrenaline rush,” I was particularly moved by the tragic loss of my close friend. When explaining my experiences to many people, they often don’t know much about the achievements of our road racers, with some not knowing anything about the TT race event at all. This may be due to the fact that a lack of films such as this one exists.

Adam Sejk

Kamil Holán

Holan is one of the best Czech road racing competitors, with a number of wins in the Czech Republic and abroad under his belt. In 2012 he first ventured to the Isle of Man, where he was the first Czech racer to win the rookie ‘newcomers’ title. His win turned him into a sensation not only amongst local experts but in the biking world as a whole.

Tourist Trophy

The Isle of Man TT or Tourist Trophy races are an annual motorcycle sporting event run on the Isle of Man during the months of May and June. The race takes place during most years since its inaugural inception in 1907. It is often cited as being the most dangerous racing event in the world, with riders hitting average speeds of up to 150mph and with a course length spanning all of 37.73 miles.

The Isle of Man TT has become the ultimate ‘must see’ event for motorsport fans, globally. Every May and June, the tiny country situated between England and Ireland transforms into a motorcycle nirvana as the road racers gather to test themselves against the incredible ‘Mountain Course’ – a beast of a course carved out of the island’s public roads. For over 100 years the mountain’s siren call has drawn in fans and riders to experience the unique atmosphere on offer at the Isle of Man TT festival.

Between 1911 and 2018, there has tragically been 258 competitive rider fatalities during either official practice or racing on the Mountain course, with the losses of so many prompting the Moto GP events to be organized on closed off circuits.