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Eddy Merckx, the greatest champion in the history of cycling, is a legend in his own right.
To portray this man who was both a conqueror on his bike and reserved in his private life, Santoni abandons the traditional documentary formula (alternating interviews and voice-overs) and creates a film that highlights the mythological dimension of the champion.
Through a series of shots showing heat, thirst, joy, pain, fatigue, falls, injuries, retirements and finally the deliverance of victory – all accompanied by classical music – the races are transformed into veritable epics.
The film offers a portrait of a legendary champion, as well as a tribute to the anonymous riders who populate the peloton.
Directed by : Joël SANTONI
Year of production: 1974
Country: France
Duration: 110
Year of production: 1974
Country: France
Duration: 110
Credits
- Joël SANTONI Director
- Joël SANTONI Screenplay
Casting
- Eddy MERCKX EDDY MERCKX
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Production
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PANAMA PRODUCTIONS
16 RUE GUSTAVE COURBET
75016
PARIS France[email protected]
Distribution
- FILMS PRINCESSE[email protected]
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