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Visions of Eight

  • 19731973
  • GG
  • 1h 50m
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6.8/10
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Visions of Eight (1973)
  • Documentary
  • Sport
Eight film artists from different countries are given carte blanche to make a collection of short documentaries on the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, offering unexpected, original and often hu... Read allEight film artists from different countries are given carte blanche to make a collection of short documentaries on the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, offering unexpected, original and often humorous perspectives.Eight film artists from different countries are given carte blanche to make a collection of short documentaries on the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, offering unexpected, original and often humorous perspectives.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
666
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  • Directors
    • Milos Forman(segment The Decathlon)
    • Kon Ichikawa(segment The Fastest)
    • Claude Lelouch(segment The Losers)
  • Writers
    • David Hughes(segment The Strongest)
    • Deliara Ozerowa
    • Shuntarô Tanikawa(segment The Fastest)
  • Stars
    • Vasiliy Alekseev
    • Nikolay Avilov
    • Valery Borzov
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  • Directors
    • Milos Forman(segment The Decathlon)
    • Kon Ichikawa(segment The Fastest)
    • Claude Lelouch(segment The Losers)
  • Writers
    • David Hughes(segment The Strongest)
    • Deliara Ozerowa
    • Shuntarô Tanikawa(segment The Fastest)
  • Stars
    • Vasiliy Alekseev
    • Nikolay Avilov
    • Valery Borzov
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    • 12User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Milos Forman, Kon Ichikawa, Claude Lelouch, Yuriy Ozerov, Arthur Penn, Michael Pfleghar, John Schlesinger, and Mai Zetterling in Visions of Eight (1973)

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    Vasiliy Alekseev
    • Selfas Self
    Nikolay Avilov
    Nikolay Avilov
    • Selfas Self
    Valery Borzov
    • Selfas Self
    Avery Brundage
    • Selfas Self
    Maurice Charlotin
    • Self - Runneras Self - Runner
    Hasely Crawford
    • Selfas Self
    Milos Forman
    Milos Forman
    • Narratoras Narrator
    Ilona Gusenbauer
    • Selfas Self
    Ron Hill
    • Selfas Self
    Kon Ichikawa
    Kon Ichikawa
    • Narratoras Narrator
    Caitlyn Jenner
    Caitlyn Jenner
    • Selfas Self
    • (as Bruce Jenner)
    Olga Korbut
    • Selfas Self
    Claude Lelouch
    Claude Lelouch
    • Narratoras Narrator
    Don MacGregor
    • Self - Runneras Self - Runner
    Ulrike Meyfarth
    • Selfas Self
    Wolfgang Nordwig
    • Selfas Self
    Yuriy Ozerov
    Yuriy Ozerov
    • Narratoras Narrator
    Arthur Penn
    Arthur Penn
    • Narratoras Narrator
    • Directors
      • Milos Forman(segment The Decathlon)
      • Kon Ichikawa(segment The Fastest)
      • Claude Lelouch(segment The Losers)
    • Writers
      • David Hughes(segment The Strongest)
      • Deliara Ozerowa
      • Shuntarô Tanikawa(segment The Fastest)
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    Storyline

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    Eight acclaimed filmmakers bring their unique and differing perspectives to the 1972 Summer Olympic Games held in Munich. The segments include Claude Lelouch's take on Olympic losers and their struggle to remain dignified even in the face of bitter disappointment and defeat; Mai Zetterling's dramatic exploration of the world of weightlifting; and Michael Pfleghar's piece on young Russian gymnast Ludmilla Tourischev's majestic performance on the uneven bars.
    • olympic stadium munich
    • year 1972
    • slow motion scene
    • title co directed by female
    • anthology film
    • 17 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • August 1972 The Olympics Eight Directors Capture What The Naked Eye Cannot See...
    • Genres
      • Documentary
      • Sport
    • Certificate
      • G
    • Parents guide
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    • Trivia
      Each of the 8 directors also gives a short narration/introduction at the beginning of their segment.
    • Quotes

      Ron Hill: Your first desire when it gets very hard, is to say, "Bugger this. I'm gonna stop."

    User reviews12

    Review
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    Fantastic movie
    This movie has Eight of that era's top cinematographers in and from around the world. They come together along with David L. Wolper (renowned historian) to look at the 1972 Olympics thru the camera's eyes. They take you on a journey through 8 different parts of the Olympics and between segments show various clips of the unity and heartbreaks of the 1972 Olympics. A powerfully moving film that will inspire spirit into those who adore the Olympics for what they truly stand for and the thrill of victory, and defeat in some cases. At times, it seems a bit of a documentary but when the cameras roll and the director wants to show his talents... do not blink because you will miss the artistry that ensues. A must see if you can find.
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    • shadsu
    • Dec 22, 1999

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    • Release date
      • August 20, 1973 (Sweden)
    • Countries of origin
      • West Germany
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Olympic Visions
    • Filming locations
      • Munich, Bavaria, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Bavaria Atelier
      • Wolper Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $277,805
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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