(Marathon)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Spain

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

130 minutes

Year:

1993

Directors:

Carlos Saura

Production companies:

Ovídeo TV S.A.,

Ibergroup S.A.,

TVE

Actors:

Self

Self

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Self

Self

Crews:

Sound Mixer

Producer

Associate Producer

Production Director

Assistant Director