1973-10-06 • 1h 50m

Eight directors capture what the naked eye cannot see

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.

Directors

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

Writters

David Hughes, Deliara Ozerowa, Shuntaro Tanikawa

Editors

David Hughes, Deliara Ozerowa, Shuntaro Tanikawa, Catherine Bernard