Sapporo Winter Olympics
1972, Japanese. Directed by Masahiro Shinoda.
An artistic and unconventional approach to winter sports, using striking visuals, sound design, and a focus on both the spectacle and the human element—including behind-the-scenes figures like ice maintenance workers—to create an intimate and aesthetically unique portrayal of the Olympics.
- Runtime
- 2h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Sapporo Winter Olympics is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 24 June 1972
- Original title
- 札幌オリンピック
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Nobuo Yamada, Taeko Tomioka, Mushiake Aromu
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Sapporo Winter Olympics: quick answers
What should I watch before Sapporo Winter Olympics?
Watch Sensation of the Century (1966), 13 Days in France (1968), Snows of Grenoble (1968), and The Olympics in Mexico (1969) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Sapporo Winter Olympics?
Next in the series: Visions of Eight (1973), White Rock (1977), and Games of the XXI Olympiad (1977).
Is Sapporo Winter Olympics worth watching?
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How long is Sapporo Winter Olympics?
Sapporo Winter Olympics runs 168 minutes (2h 48m).
Does Sapporo Winter Olympics have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Sapporo Winter Olympics on?
Sapporo Winter Olympics is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sapporo Winter Olympics?
If you liked Sapporo Winter Olympics, try Tokyo Olympiad, Beyond the Mat, Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows.
Who directed Sapporo Winter Olympics?
Sapporo Winter Olympics (1972) was directed by Masahiro Shinoda and stars Masaya Takahashi, Kyôko Kishida.