Freya Beyond The Mat: An Interviews With Arthur Lopes and Alberto Rocha

In this episode, we sit down with Arthur Lopes, director of Freya: Beyond The Mat, and Alberto Rocha, the film’s producer, to discuss their beautifully crafted documentary about one young athlete’s extraordinary journey through the world of competitive jiu-jitsu.

Freya: Beyond The Mat follows a ten-year-old girl whose quiet strength, relentless determination, and boundless family support carry her across continents in pursuit of her dream. What begins as a portrait of a promising young athlete grows into an intimate exploration of resilience, identity, family, and the sacrifices that shape who we become.