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Tokyo Olympiad

1965

This impressionistic portrait of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics pays as much attention to the crowds and workers as it does to the actual competitive events. Highlights include an epic pole-vaulting match between West Germany and America, and the final marathon race through Tokyo's streets. Two athletes are highlighted: Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who receives his second gold medal, and runner Ahamed Isa from Chad, representing a country younger than he is.

7.0

Apocalypse Clarkson

1997

Clarkson compares a number of sports and touring cars to find the best-handing car in the world. Jeremy tests a reviled Lada to destruction, a Toyota off-roader is matched head to head with the largest muckspreader Europe can offer and a whole lot more besides!

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Black Power Salute

2008

A film about one of the most iconic images of the 20th century, the moment when the radical spirit of the 1960s upstaged the greatest sporting event in the world. Two men made a courageous gesture that reverberated around the world, and changed their lives forever. This film is about Tommie Smith and John Carlos' protest at the 1968 Olympics.

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Die kalten Ringe

2021

19 years after the dropping of atomic bombs in Japan, the Olympic Games of 1964 took place in Tokyo. In the midst of the cold war, the games are supposed to become a symbol for a peaceful world. Especially the divided Germany is expected to prove this: By order of the IOC, both German states must participate in Tokyo with a joint team despite deep ideological rifts. The fact that athletes from both German states still had to compete against each other in order to form a joint team for the 1964 Olympic Games in Innsbruck and in Tokyo is all but forgotten. The film tells the story of the East-West German team of 1964 for the first time and is simultaneously a current document about the relation of sports and politics in international relations.

6.1

Blades of Glory

2007

When a much-publicized ice-skating scandal strips them of their gold medals, two world-class athletes skirt their way back onto the ice via a loophole that allows them to compete together as a pairs team.

5.6

Snows of Grenoble

1968

Film about the 10th Olympic Games in Grenoble in 1968. Using a subjective camera, Ertaud and Languepin take the pulse of the Games, cutting out the eyes and slowing down the movement when necessary. The dominant figure at the Grenoble Winter Games is Frenchman Jean-Claude Killy, whose three gold medals matched Toni Sailer's 1956 feat. The filmmakers bet on his winning streak, and include commentary from him as he prepares for each race. Another athlete, Marielle Goitschel, is treated insightfully on screen and wins the women's slalom. Ice dancing fans will appreciate the coverage of winner Oleg Protopopov and his partner Ludmila Belousova. President Charles De Gaulle was present for the spectacular Opening Ceremony.

5.3

Olympic Spirit

1980

A documentary covering the 1980 Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid.

6.0

Hand in Hand

1989

A documentary covering the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul.

5.3

One Light, One World

1992

A documentary covering the 1992 Olympic Games in Albertville.

4.4

Atlanta’s Olympic Glory

1997

A documentary covering the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.

5.2

Olympic Glory

1999

A documentary covering the 1998 Olympic Games in Nagano, filmed for IMAX presentations.

7.3

Sydney 2000: Stories of Olympic Glory

2001

A documentary covering the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.

9.0

The Everlasting Flame

2009

A documentary covering the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

6.1

XIVth Olympiad: The Glory of Sport

1948

A documentary covering the 1948 Olympic Games in St. Moritz, Switzerland, and London, England.

6.0

White Vertigo

1956

A documentary covering the 1956 Olympic Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.

6.3

Alain Mimoun

1959

A documentary about French marathon runner Alain Mimoun at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne.

4.6

People, Hopes, Medals

1960

A documentary covering the 1960 Winter Olympic Games in Squaw Valley, California.

5.2

IX Olympic Winter Games, Innsbruck 1964

1964

A documentary on the 1964 Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria.

9.0

Cœurs d'athlètes

2003

8.5

Top Gear: The Burma Special

2014

In this special Clarkson, Hammond and May don’t just buy three knackered old lorries and drive miles through the beautiful landscapes of Burma. Oh dear no. They actually have to use their lorries to do something useful. They have to build a real, use able bridge over the River Kwai. On their way to the river they almost bring down Burma’s power supply, encounter the world’s least relaxing truck stop, race around the streets of a deserted capital, saddle up a trio of unhelpful horses and attend a completely deranged party.

Genre	Comedy, Documentary
Production Companies	BBC
Production Ccountries	United Kingdom, Norway

Top Gear: Winter Olympics Special

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