Visions of Eight

Visions of Eight

1h 50m 7.0/10

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.

Director

Michael Pfleghar

Top Billed Cast

Miloš Forman

Miloš Forman

Narrator

Claude Lelouch

Claude Lelouch

Narrator

Kon Ichikawa

Kon Ichikawa

Narrator

John Schlesinger

John Schlesinger

Narrator

Arthur Penn

Arthur Penn

Narrator

Yuri Ozerov

Yuri Ozerov

Narrator

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