Synopsis
For this documentary, the renowned Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura created a structure as unconventional as the Gaudí buildings that adorn the host city of Barcelona. Coverage of the men's marathon appears at intervals throughout the narrative, highlighting the Games' most iconic event. While charismatic winners—from 400m champion Michael Johnson to weightlifter Ivan Ivanov—take center stage, Saura observes rigorous training sessions with as much passion as the finals themselves. Composers such as Ryuichi Sakamoto, Mikis Theodorakis, and Angelo Badalamenti contribute to the shifting atmosphere of this excellent film.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
8 audience votes
Key crew
- Carlos SauraDirector
- Alejandro MassóOriginal Music Composer
- Carlos SauraWriter
Cast
- Michael JordanSelf
- Carl LewisSelf
- Hassiba BoulmerkaSelf
- Jackie Joyner-KerseeSelf
- Gail DeversSelf
- Magic JohnsonSelf
- Linford ChristieSelf
- Juan Carlos ISelf
- Larry BirdSelf
- Mike MarshSelf
- Nixon KiprotichSelf
- Heike HenkelSelf
Stills
Themes
sportsolympic gamessports documentaryolympiadsports history