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The challenge

Young people face new challenges.

The digital world, lack of exercise, mental strain and the search for motivation in life are among the issues that strongly affect teenagers today.

  • 20 %

    of children get the recommended 60 minutes of activity a day

    pupils aged 11–151

  • 14 %

    of 15-year-olds are sufficiently physically active

    15-year-olds1

  • 29 %

    of boys are overweight or obese

    boys aged 11–151

  • 40 %

    of Year 9 pupils show signs of depression

    pupils in the 9th grade2

Sources

  1. HBSC 2022 – Health Behaviour in School-aged Children, Palacký University Olomouc, 14,588 children.
  2. NÚDZ – National Monitoring of Children's Mental Health, 2023.
Poster of the documentary Všechno je možný – Josef Šálek, directed by Tomáš Adam

The programme

Three hours that can change how you see life.

„The story of a man who overcame serious personal obstacles and became a triple Guinness World Records holder.“

A documentary about Josef Šálek, who climbed back from rock bottom – obesity, cigarettes, alcohol. The programme combines a powerful documentary story with a personal meeting and active involvement of pupils. (The title means “Everything Is Possible”.)

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Three parts

  1. Detail of the Všechno je možný film poster01

    Documentary film

    A screening of Všechno je možný. Pupils discover the true life story of Josef Šálek.

  2. A discussion after the screening in a cinema full of students02

    Interactive discussion

    An interactive discussion led by director Tomáš Adam, in which pupils actively take part.

  3. Students and Josef Šálek holding a plank together03

    Commitment and challenge

    Participants set themselves a specific personal goal. The programme encourages motivation, personal responsibility and long-term growth.

Videos and photos

Programme videos

Photos

  • Josef Šálek receiving a Guinness World Records certificate
  • Josef Šálek during his record plank attempt
  • Guinness World Records certificate for the longest plank

Feedback

Genuine hand-written feedback collected from pupils straight after the programme (translated from Czech).

Hand-written pupil feedback: The film really caught my attention with the personal story of record-holder Josef Šálek… it motivated me towards a healthier lifestyle and to believe that “everything is possible”.
„The film really caught my attention with the personal story of record-holder Josef Šálek… it motivated me towards a healthier lifestyle and to believe that “everything is possible”.“
Hand-written pupil feedback: I liked that the film was motivating and encouraging. It really showed us that anything is possible.
„I liked that the film was motivating and encouraging. It really showed us that anything is possible.“
Hand-written pupil feedback: In my view the film was a real success and I definitely think as many people as possible should see it.
„In my view the film was a real success and I definitely think as many people as possible should see it.“
Hand-written pupil feedback: The film motivated me and showed that even when you hit rock bottom, you can get back up and start doing something.
„The film motivated me and showed that even when you hit rock bottom, you can get back up and start doing something.“
Hand-written pupil feedback: It was great and motivating. It will definitely help me with sport and with my entrance exams.
„It was great and motivating. It will definitely help me with sport and with my entrance exams.“
Hand-written pupil feedback: For me it was really great… above all, it's absolutely fascinating how anyone can achieve anything.
„For me it was really great… above all, it's absolutely fascinating how anyone can achieve anything.“
Hand-written pupil feedback: It showed really well that even when you're at rock bottom, you can get out of it and start a new, better life.
„It showed really well that even when you're at rock bottom, you can get out of it and start a new, better life.“
Hand-written pupil feedback: Personally, I liked it. I enjoyed it. … 10/10
„Personally, I liked it. I enjoyed it. … 10/10“

Where the programme has run

  • SZŠ Brno
  • ZŠ a MŠ Dubné u Č. Budějovic
  • SŠ informatiky a finančnictví Brno
  • ZŠ Svážná, Brno
  • ZŠ Osek + ZŠ Hrádek u Rokycan
  • Tři školy společně, Opava
  • ZŠ Soběslav

Information for schools

Who is it for?

  • Secondary schools
  • Lower-secondary schools (years 6–9)

How does it work?

  • Approximately three hours
  • Documentary film
  • Interactive discussion
  • Motivational activity

What are the requirements?

  • Usually 70–250 pupils
  • Up to 400 pupils, depending on the venue
  • A suitable space for screening and discussion – sports hall, auditorium, cinema or community centre
  • Technical arrangements agreed individually

The programme can be funded, for example, through OP JAK templates, Ministry of Education primary-prevention grants, regional prevention programmes, the school's founder or the parents' association. We will send you the price in a tailored offer.

Non-binding enquiry

Fill in a short form and we'll find a suitable date together.

Programme contact

Ing. Jakub Starý

Education Programme Specialist

The programme is delivered in collaboration with director Tomáš Adam and Video za desítku s.r.o.

Submitting the form creates a non-binding enquiry only. The date and terms will then be confirmed individually.