The 76-minute documentary follows the life and work of one of the most important yet discreet contemporary artists in Central and Eastern Europe: Ion Grigorescu. Born in 1945, Grigorescu is a pioneer of experimental art, internationally recognized, with works included in the collections of prestigious institutions such as MoMA New York, Tate Modern London, Centre Pompidou Paris, the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw, Erste Collection, and Arter Istanbul.

Despite this, the artist remains relatively unknown to the broader Romanian public. The film aims to offer a symbolic and cultural reparation by bringing to light a singular and profound body of work—an essential contribution to the visual discourse of the past half-century. The documentary has not only remarkable aesthetic and artistic value but also a strong educational dimension, serving as a key resource for understanding the influence Ion Grigorescu has had on an entire generation of Romanian contemporary artists, including Mircea Cantor, Adrian Ghenie, Ciprian Mureșan, and Șerban Savu.

Boxing with Myself is more than a documentary—it is a cinematic performance in which the boundaries between director and protagonist blur. Ion Grigorescu becomes, in turn, subject and observer, engaging in a purifying process of anamnesis that invites viewers to reflect on their own morality, spirituality, and personal history. At its core, the film raises a fundamental question: to what extent can one examine their own biography without distortion or nostalgia?