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Visions of Eight

1973, Oct 06

1h 50m

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.

Directed by

Claude Lelouch, Miloš Forman, Michael Pfleghar, Arthur Penn, John Schlesinger, Kon Ichikawa, Yuri Ozerov, Mai Zetterling

Written by

David Hughes, Deliara Ozerowa, Shuntaro Tanikawa