Taming the Beast

09/09/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚?

Following our world premiere in Basel, Taming the Beast travelled to Altes Kino Vaduz for a very special premiere screening.

Athletes. Artists. Musicians. Entrepreneurs. Filmmakers. Representatives of the Liechtenstein government and the Liechtenstein Media Fund. And people who had never followed strongman competition in their lives.

Yet once the lights went down, everyone was watching the same human story.

The victories impressed—but it was Eddie Hall - The Beast’s vulnerability, his family, his struggles with mental health, and the question of what happens after you finally achieve the dream you sacrificed everything for that seemed to resonate most.

The evening ended with a wonderful Q&A with Director Josias Tschanz and Lead Executive Producer Guido Baechler—covering everything from our almost decade-long production journey and the COVID years to mental health, filmmaking and even a hilarious behind-the-scenes encounter with Liechtenstein’s own DJ Alan.

Vaduz reminded us once again:

You don’t have to be a strongman fan to understand Taming the Beast. You just have to be human.

Thank you, Vaduz. ❤️🇱🇮

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Following its world premiere in Basel, Taming the Beast travelled to Liechtenstein for a special premiere screening at the historic Altes Kino Vaduz — and once again, the evening proved that Eddie...

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The credits were still rolling. Then Eddie Hall - The Beast appeared live on screen from England.

After experiencing more than two hours of Taming the Beast, the audience at our world premiere in Basel had the chance to speak directly with the man whose life they had just watched unfold.

What followed was an honest and deeply personal conversation.

Eddie spoke openly about the years after becoming World's Strongest Man, the mental health struggles behind the public image, therapy and meditation, the importance of self-belief—and how fatherhood and family have changed what success means to him today.

No editing. No second takes. No publicity script.

Just Eddie.

It was the perfect way to close an unforgettable world premiere—and a reminder that while the documentary may be finished, the conversation it started is only beginning.

Watch the full 22-minute conversation and read the story behind it:
👉 https://www.tamingthebeast.movie/news/eddie-hall-live-from-england-the-conversation-that-closed-the-taming-the-beast-world-premiere #/

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15/08/2026

Some nights stay with you forever.

The world premiere of Taming the Beast was more than the debut of a documentary—it was the culmination of years of trust, dedication, and storytelling. Seeing the film on the big screen, surrounded by the people who believed in its message, made every challenge along the journey worthwhile. The premiere celebrated a film that follows Eddie Hall - The Beast beyond his World's Strongest Man title to explore resilience, identity, and mental health.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, supported the project, and became part of this unforgettable milestone. This is only the beginning.

Take a look back at an evening we'll never forget:
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14/08/2026

Every documentary has a story behind the story.

For Taming the Beast that story spans nine years of filming, countless hours of footage, and a shared commitment to telling Eddie Hall - The Beast's journey with honesty and authenticity. The film was shot across multiple countries over nearly a decade, following Eddie far beyond his World's Strongest Man victory to explore the psychological cost of extreme achievement.

In this exclusive interview, Director Josias Tschanz and Executive Producer Guido Baechler reflect on the creative process, the challenges of bringing such a personal story to the screen, and why Taming the Beast became much more than a sports documentary.

Go behind the scenes and discover the story behind the film:
👉 https://www.tamingthebeast.movie/news/inside-taming-the-beast-director-josias-tschanz-and-executive-producer-guido-baechler-share-the-story-behind-the-film #/

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13/08/2026

What if your greatest opponent isn't standing across from you?

For Eddie Hall - The Beast, becoming the World's Strongest Man wasn't the end of the journey—it was the beginning of a much deeper battle.

Taming the Beast explores the conflict that so many people face but rarely talk about: the struggle with identity, purpose, and the expectations we place on ourselves. It's a story that goes far beyond strength sports, asking what happens when the toughest challenge comes from within. The film follows Eddie's journey after his 2017 World's Strongest Man victory as he confronts the psychological cost of extreme achievement and redefines what strength really means.

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Taming the Beast is a compelling feature documentary that follows the extraordinary journey of British strongman Eddie Hall. By Carmine Carpenito ​ After becoming the World's Strongest Man in 2017,...

12/08/2026

"I'm glad my next film is fictional."

After spending years immersed in Eddie Hall's journey, director Josias Tschanz understands better than most what it means to tell a real story.

In this candid interview, he reflects on the challenges of documenting a life as it unfolds, shaping years of footage into a meaningful narrative, and why Taming the Beast became so much more than a film about strength. He also shares why, after this extraordinary experience, he's looking forward to returning to the world of fiction.

Read the full interview:
👉 https://www.tamingthebeast.movie/news/josias-tschanz-im-glad-my-next-film-is-fictional #/

Swiss-Canadian filmmaker Josias Tschanz has spent years telling real stories—stories shaped by extraordinary people, unpredictable events, and the emotional complexity that only documentary...

12/08/2026

What happens when you finally achieve the dream you've sacrificed everything for?

For Eddie Hall - The Beast, becoming the World's Strongest Man wasn't the end of the story.

In a powerful conversation with Kai Greene and Edwin Mejia at Generation Iron, Eddie opens up about the reality behind the public image—the pressure, depression, family, fatherhood, life after success, and the challenge of controlling the intensity that helped make him "The Beast."

He also reflects on his son Maximus, what he hopes to pass on to the next generation, and what "Taming the Beast" really means to him.

It's an honest conversation that goes far beyond strength—and gets to the heart of why this documentary was made.

Watch the conversation and read the full story:
👉 https://www.tamingthebeast.movie/blog/eddie-hall-talks-taming-the-beast-with-kai-greene-and-edwin-mejia-at-generation-iron #/

Written by the filmmakers behind Taming the Beast.