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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

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

Written by

Shuntaro Tanikawa, David Hughes, Deliara Ozerowa