Rollerball

Set in a dystopian future where corporate powers hold unchallenged dominion over society, Rollerball serves as both a spectacle and a tool for control. In this oppressive world, the titular sport is an ultra-violent hybrid of roller derby and rugby that symbolizes the world at large. A skilled athlete, determined to resist the forces seeking his expulsion from the game, becomes the focal point of this thrilling narrative. He must navigate a treacherous landscape of corporate influence and personal loyalties while challenging the very structure that threatens his freedom and identity. This gritty film explores themes of resistance, control, and individuality against a backdrop of brutal sporting competition.