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.
Starring
Miloš Forman, Kon Ichikawa, Claude Lelouch
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Visions of Eight was released 53 years ago in 1973.
Overview
Eight acclaimed filmmakers bring their unique and differing perspectives to the 1972 Summer Olympic Games held in Munich. The segments include Lelouch's take...
Visions of Eight is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 50m.
CAST (8)
Miloš Forman
Narrator
Kon Ichikawa
Narrator
Claude Lelouch
Narrator
Arthur Penn
Narrator
Yuri Ozerov
Narrator
John Schlesinger
Narrator
Mai Zetterling
Narrator
Michael Pfleghar
Narrator
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
110 min (1h 50m)
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (16 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Visions of Eight about?
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.
How long is Visions of Eight?
Visions of Eight has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who stars in Visions of Eight?
The cast of Visions of Eight includes Miloš Forman, Kon Ichikawa, Claude Lelouch, Arthur Penn, Yuri Ozerov.
What is the rating of Visions of Eight?
Visions of Eight has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 16 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary
