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 Arthur Penn and John Schlesinger and Mai Zetterling and Claude Lelouch and Michael Pfleghar and Yuri Ozerov
olympic games
munich, germany
woman director
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.6 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
Miloš Forman
Narrator
Kon Ichikawa
Narrator
Claude Lelouch
Narrator
Arthur Penn
Narrator
Yuri Ozerov
Narrator
John Schlesinger
Narrator
Mai Zetterling
Narrator
Michael Pfleghar
Narrator
Crew
Miloš Forman
Director
Kon Ichikawa
Director
Arthur Penn
Director
John Schlesinger
Director
Mai Zetterling
Director
Claude Lelouch
Director
Michael Pfleghar
Director
Yuri Ozerov
Director
Shuntaro Tanikawa
Writer
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Jim Clark
Editor
Willy Bogner
Director of Photography
Popular Reviews
8 reviews
Gil Hastings
Keeping the Olympic spirit going
Keeping the Olympic spirit going
Portoroghi
8.0★ · 03/18/25
Beautifully shot and did a great job showcasing the 70s.
Beautifully shot and did a great job showcasing the 70s.
Portoroghi
8.0★ · 03/18/25
Beautifully shot and did a great job showcasing the 70s.
Beautifully shot and did a great job showcasing the 70s.
Portoroghi
8.0★ · 03/18/25
Beautifully shot and did a great job showcasing the 70s.
Beautifully shot and did a great job showcasing the 70s.
JMadson
7.5★ · 08/12/24
Criterion challenge 2024 Wifey Edition
23. Directed by Mai Zetterling
Me 7/10 a great artsy time capsule, watched at the best time(during the Olympics) not every short hits great but generally a very good approach of the topic
Wifey 4/10 fell asleep after the fifth one
Criterion challenge 2024 Wifey Edition
23. Directed by Mai Zetterling
Me 7/10 a great artsy time capsule, watched at the best time(during the Olympics) not every short hits great but generally a very good approach of the topic