Visions of Eight (1973)

7.1/10 • 110 min • Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

Miloš Forman

Kon Ichikawa

Claude Lelouch

Arthur Penn

Yuri Ozerov

John Schlesinger

Mai Zetterling

Michael Pfleghar

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