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Marathon (1993)

Marathon (1993)

Documentary
Release Date: 1993, January 1
Directors: Carlos Saura
Countries: Spain
Production: Ovídeo TV S.A., Ibergroup S.A., Ibergroup S.A., TVE, TVE
Cast: Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Carl Lewis, Fermín Cacho, Juan Carlos I, Mike Conley, Linford Christie, Mike Marsh, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Hassiba Boulmerka, Gail Devers

Overview:

For this documentary, the renowned Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura created a structure as unconventional as the Gaudí buildings that adorn the host city of Barcelona. Coverage of the men's marathon appears at intervals throughout the narrative, highlighting the Games' most iconic event. While charismatic winners—from 400m champion Michael Johnson to weightlifter Ivan Ivanov—take center stage, Saura observes rigorous training sessions with as much passion as the finals themselves. Composers such as Ryuichi Sakamoto, Mikis Theodorakis, and Angelo Badalamenti contribute to the shifting atmosphere of this excellent film.

Keywords:

sports olympic games sports documentary olympiad sports history