Rings of the World 2016

Synopsis:

Endowed with outstanding cinematography, and in-depth interviews with competitors, this documentary underlines the gender parity being achieved at an Olympic level. Women compete in ski jumping for the first time at the Winter Games, and Canada is seen beating the United States at the last gasp in the women's ice hockey final. Disciplines given prominence here include speed skating, figure skating, aerial skiing, curling, and the biathlon. Training is analysed as much as the competitions themselves. A suite of accidents and mishaps, and the consequent tears of frustration, remind us that the Olympics is not just about winning.

Directed by: Sergey Miroshnichenko
Written by: Sergey Miroshnichenko & Sofya Geveyler
Release date: 2016-06-16
Runtime: 184 minutes
Cast:
Victor An
Victor An
 
Henrik Lundqvist
Henrik Lundqvist
 
Patrick Chan
Patrick Chan
 
Ole Einar Bjørndalen
Ole Einar Bjørndalen