Eight acclaimed filmmakers bring their unique and differing perspectives to the 1972 Summer Olympic Games held in Munich. The segments include Lelouch's take on Olympic losers and their struggle to remain dignified even in the face of bitter disappointment and defeat; Zetterling's dramatic exploration of the world of weightlifting; and Pfleghar's piece on young Russian gymnast Ludmilla Tourischev's majestic performance on the uneven bars.
Type:
MOVIE
Country:
Genres:
Documentary
Release:
October 1973
Production:
Wolper Productions, Bavaria Film
Cast:
Miloš Forman, Kon Ichikawa, Claude Lelouch, Arthur Penn, Yuri Ozerov, John Schlesinger, Mai Zetterling, Michael Pfleghar
