Intercalated Games

Lost Bodies

Thanos, 52, is a prospective pensioner, currently unemployed. Antonis, 51, is a part-time utility meter reader and a take-out deliveryman. Masquerading behind their band, iconic under grounders the Lost Bodies, they've made a life out of ignoring the system, seeking refuge in an alternative universe of their own.

Tenório and the Dreams of Judo

2021 · ★ 7

Antônio Tenório and the Brazilian Paralympic Team are invited to a rare training camp in Japan. Passing through the main temples of Judo, our visually impaired athletes face the many challenges of training in an unknown country. The encounter with their Japanese hosts generates strangeness and difficulties, but also discoveries and joys. Step by step, these situations strengthen our athletes, who find themselves increasingly united. Led by the charisma and sensitivity of champion Tenório, a new generation of judo is revealed and inspired.

The Road to the Tokyo Olympics

1963

A documentary film that includes footage of past Olympics held in different countries with an particular emphasis on the activities and successes of Japanese athletes and how they are currently (circa 1963) improving themselves.

Olympic Games 1956

1956 · ★ 6.4

A documentary covering the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne and Stockholm.

Alain Mimoun

1959 · ★ 6.2

A documentary about French marathon runner Alain Mimoun at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne.

The Horse in Focus

1956 · ★ 5.4

A documentary covering the equestrian events of 1956 Olympic Games in Stockholm.

People, Hopes, Medals

1960 · ★ 4.6

A documentary covering the 1960 Winter Olympic Games in Squaw Valley, California.

IX Olympic Winter Games, Innsbruck 1964

1964 · ★ 5.7

A documentary on the 1964 Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria.

Sensation of the Century

1966 · ★ 5

A documentary covering the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo. It consists primarily of footage edited from the documentary TOKYO OLYMPIAD, directed by Kon Ichikawa.

Snows of Grenoble

1968 · ★ 5.6

Film about the 10th Olympic Games in Grenoble in 1968. Using a subjective camera, Ertaud and Languepin take the pulse of the Games, cutting out the eyes and slowing down the movement when necessary. The dominant figure at the Grenoble Winter Games is Frenchman Jean-Claude Killy, whose three gold medals matched Toni Sailer's 1956 feat. The filmmakers bet on his winning streak, and include commentary from him as he prepares for each race. Another athlete, Marielle Goitschel, is treated insightfully on screen and wins the women's slalom. Ice dancing fans will appreciate the coverage of winner Oleg Protopopov and his partner Ludmila Belousova. President Charles De Gaulle was present for the spectacular Opening Ceremony.

Olympic Spirit

1980 · ★ 5.5

A documentary covering the 1980 Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid.

A Turning Point

1984 · ★ 5.3

A documentary covering the 1984 Olympic Games in Sarajevo.