Snows of Grenoble

Snows of Grenoble (1968)

Les Neiges de Grenoble

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.

Date of release
1968-12-27
TMDB
5.6 / 10 (7)
Runtime
1h 31m
Genres
Documentary
Director
Jean-Jacques Languepin, Jacques Ertaud
Collection
100 Years of Olympic Films: 1912–2012

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