Visions of Eight

Eight directors capture what the naked eye cannot see - official film of the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics

  • Rated 7.1 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 1973
  • 1h 50m
  • Documentary

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.

Director
Miloš Forman
Starring
Miloš Forman, Kon Ichikawa, Claude Lelouch, Arthur Penn

Cast

  • Miloš Forman

    Miloš Forman

    Narrator

  • Kon Ichikawa

    Kon Ichikawa

    Narrator

  • Claude Lelouch

    Claude Lelouch

    Narrator

  • Arthur Penn

    Arthur Penn

    Narrator

  • Yuri Ozerov

    Yuri Ozerov

    Narrator

  • John Schlesinger

    John Schlesinger

    Narrator

  • Mai Zetterling

    Mai Zetterling

    Narrator

  • Michael Pfleghar

    Michael Pfleghar

    Narrator

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