Marathon
1993, Spanish. Directed by Carlos Saura.
For this documentary, the renowned Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura created a structure as unconventional as the Gaudí buildings that adorn the host city of Barcelona. Coverage of the men's marathon appears at intervals throughout the narrative, highlighting the Games' most iconic event. While charismatic winners—from 400m champion Michael Johnson to weightlifter Ivan Ivanov—take center stage, Saura observes rigorous training sessions with as much passion as the finals themselves. Composers such as Ryuichi Sakamoto, Mikis Theodorakis, and Angelo Badalamenti contribute to the shifting atmosphere of this excellent film.
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- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- Spanish
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- Released
- 1 January 1993
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Carlos Saura
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Marathon runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
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Marathon is streaming on Criterion Channel.
What movies are like Marathon?
If you liked Marathon, try Icarus, The Class of ‘92, Ronaldo.
Who directed Marathon?
Marathon (1993) was directed by Carlos Saura and stars Michael Jordan, Carl Lewis, Hassiba Boulmerka.