Visions of Eight

Eight directors capture what the naked eye cannot see - official film of the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics

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.

Cast

Miloš Forman

Narrator

Kon Ichikawa

Narrator

Claude Lelouch

Narrator

Arthur Penn

Narrator

Yuri Ozerov

Narrator

John Schlesinger

Narrator

Mai Zetterling

Narrator

Michael Pfleghar

Narrator