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Visions of Eight

1973·Documentary·1h 50m
7.1
★
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 Miloš Forman and Kon Ichikawa and John Schlesinger and Arthur Penn and Mai Zetterling and Claude Lelouch and Michael Pfleghar and Yuri Ozerov
olympic games
munich, germany
woman director
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Cast

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

Crew

Miloš Forman
Miloš Forman
Director
Kon Ichikawa
Kon Ichikawa
Director
John Schlesinger
John Schlesinger
Director
Arthur Penn
Arthur Penn
Director
Mai Zetterling
Mai Zetterling
Director
Claude Lelouch
Claude Lelouch
Director
Michael Pfleghar
Michael Pfleghar
Director
Yuri Ozerov
Yuri Ozerov
Director
Shuntaro Tanikawa
Shuntaro Tanikawa
Writer
Henry Mancini
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Jim Clark
Jim Clark
Editor
Dede Allen
Dede Allen
Editor

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13 reviews
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kt
7.0★ · 06/22/26
Visions of Eight
ngl, watching this felt mundane. However, this movie documentary was excellent, it gives you a raw perspective of the Olympics. It's also a masterclass of many kinds of filming techniques, envisioned by eight talented filmmakers. personally, my fav sequences were 'the beginning' and 'the women'. additionally, this movie also demonstrates the use of advanced technologies back in the day, turning a ten-second shot into somewhat an eternity.
im glad that i watched this, as it is something outside of my usual scope
ngl, watching this felt mundane. However, this movie documentary was excellent, it gives you a raw perspective of the Olympics. It's also a masterclass of many kinds of filming techniques, envisioned by eight talented filmmakers. personally, my fav sequences were 'the beginning' and 'the women'. additionally, this movie also demonstrates the use of advanced technologies back in the day, turning a ten-second shot into somewhat an eternity.
im glad that i watched this, as it is something outside of my usual scope
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Gil Hastings
Gil Hastings
Visions of Eight
Keeping the Olympic spirit going
Keeping the Olympic spirit going
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richie
richie
8.0★ · 02/06/26
Visions of Eight
Criterion Challenge 2026 #6
Criterion Challenge 2026 #6
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Portoroghi
Portoroghi
8.0★ · 03/18/25
Visions of Eight
Beautifully shot and did a great job showcasing the 70s.
Beautifully shot and did a great job showcasing the 70s.
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Portoroghi
Portoroghi
8.0★ · 03/18/25
Visions of Eight
Beautifully shot and did a great job showcasing the 70s.
Beautifully shot and did a great job showcasing the 70s.
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