Series description
Catch Me If You Can is a sports documentary series about the wrestling subculture in Berlin, Germany. At the heart of the series are protagonists who ‘transform' into their characters for each show, to offer an entertaining and energetic spectacle for the audience.
Biography
Svenja Wiese is a German photographer based in Berlin, where she works on freelance documentary projects.
After graduating from University of Cologne, she worked for the TV as a screenwriter and director-assistant. In 2011, she got a funding grant from the Film- and Medienstiftung NRW for her short film “Sommer spüren”. Since then, Svenja has been working on independent films and photography projects.
She is also teaching German language & literature and philosophy in a high school.
A Proud Walk
A proud wrestler's walk to the ring.
© Svenja Wiese, Germany, Shortlist, Professional competition, Sport, 2025 Sony World Photography Awards
The Warrior
A wrestler goes down during the match (but gets up again).
© Svenja Wiese, Germany, Shortlist, Professional competition, Sport, 2025 Sony World Photography Awards
Toni Tiger
A portrait of wrestler Toni Tiger in his living room.
© Svenja Wiese, Germany, Shortlist, Professional competition, Sport, 2025 Sony World Photography Awards
With the Help of the Holy Mary
Orlando da Silva is a professional wrestler from Mexico who trains the wrestlers in Berlin. This portrait was taken at his home.
© Svenja Wiese, Germany, Shortlist, Professional competition, Sport, 2025 Sony World Photography Awards
Challenge Accepted
One of the very few female wrestlers in Berlin, Law-na Katana, is photographed during a match.
© Svenja Wiese, Germany, Shortlist, Professional competition, Sport, 2025 Sony World Photography Awards
Wounded Hero
Sometimes things go wrong, even in a show fight. This wrestler needed medical attention backstage during a show.
© Svenja Wiese, Germany, Shortlist, Professional competition, Sport, 2025 Sony World Photography Awards
The Winner Takes It All
This wrestling match took place in a school canteen in a suburb of Berlin.
© Svenja Wiese, Germany, Shortlist, Professional competition, Sport, 2025 Sony World Photography Awards
Painful Defeat
A wrestler lies on the canvas during a show, his face contorted in pain.
© Svenja Wiese, Germany, Shortlist, Professional competition, Sport, 2025 Sony World Photography Awards