Visions of Eight

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

Oct 06, 1973 1h 50m

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Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Title	Visions of Eight
Companies	Wolper Productions, Bavaria Film
Countries	Germany, United States of America
Keywords	olympic games, munich, germany, woman director