Rio 2016 Olympic Closing Ceremony

Lumière des hommes

1954

Following the example of an entomologist watching the behavior of insects Edmond Bernhard scrutinizes the doings and the words of a priest - assisted by his choirboys - in the process of saying his mass.

Baptismo de Terra

2016

Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)

2004

With the Olympics returning to Greece, the opening ceremony of Athens 2004 sought to show the entire development of the Olympics over the centuries, until arriving at the modern Olympics.

Cœurs d'athlètes

2003

The 1924 Chamonix Olympic Games

1924

A documentary covering the Olympic Games at Chamonix in 1924.

The Olympic Games as They Were Practiced in Ancient Greece

1924

A documentary on the Olympic games of ancient Greece, made during the 1924 games.

The Olympic Games in Paris 1924

1925

A documentary on the 1924 Olympic Game in Paris.

The Olympic Games, Amsterdam 1928

1928

A documentary on the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam.

The VI Olympic Winter Games, Oslo 1952

1952

A documentary covering the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, Norway.

Memories of the Olympic Summer of 1952

1954

Documentary footage from the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki.

White Vertigo

1956

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

Alain Mimoun

1959

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

People, Hopes, Medals

1960

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

IX Olympic Winter Games, Innsbruck 1964

1964

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

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.