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Chasse au gros en méditerranée

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Sports

Sports

The film is about a protest provoked when the university decided to restrict access to sports facilities to athletes, cutting out all other students. This is, strictly speaking, not a Prokino film. It was produced by the Waseda University Film Circle, which was organized by Kawazoe Shiro. Feature film directors Yamamoto Satsuo and Taniguchi Senkichi were apparently students at Waseda at the time and participated in the production.

The Masters Game - Ingo vs. Floyd

The Masters Game - Ingo vs. Floyd

A documentary about one of the most famous classic boxing match with the legendary swedish boxer Jens Ingemar "Ingo" Johansson going to New York to face the then current champion, Floyd Patterson.

Diamond In The Dirt

Diamond In The Dirt

An insight into the mind of the Camden Caretaker, journeyman, Robbie Chapman. A unique character in boxing, once known as a prospect, is now known as the best-looking journeyman in England. Caught between desire and duty, Robbie Chapman was recently awarded the Southern Area Best Supporting Boxer of the Year by the BBBofC to recognise his ongoing service to the sport.

Bye Bye Barry

Bye Bye Barry

When NFL superstar Barry Sanders vanished at the height of his career, he left the NFL world in shock. He was still in his prime, chasing the all-time NFL rushing record when he boarded a flight to England and never stepped foot on the field again. Now, 24 years later, Barry retraces his steps through the streets of London to finally confront the mystery.

Southpaw: The Life and Legacy of Jim Abbott

Southpaw: The Life and Legacy of Jim Abbott

Yankee Stadium has seen a plethora of legends over the franchise's storied history, but few have left a legacy as unique as Jim Abbott's. On September 4, 1993, the pitcher, who was born without a right hand, threw a no-hitter in front of the Yankee faithful. This astonishing achievement is merely one in a lifetime of perseverance, as Abbott continues to advocate for people with disabilities.

Takuya

Takuya

This short documentary is a loving tribute to beloved Japanese skateboarder Takuya Kirchmayr Nei.

Les yeux dans les Bleus

Les yeux dans les Bleus

This documentary follows the French soccer team on their way to victory in the 1998 World Cup in France. Stéphane Meunier spent the whole time filming the players, the coach and some other important characters of this victory, giving us a very intimate and nice view of them, as if we were with them.

Vision

Vision

VISION is a film about inclusivity, standing alongside your heroes and redefining the status quo. VISION blends the creative worlds of Veronique Sandler in a coming together of art, design and sport. Veronique Sandler, a former World Cup racer, has paved her own way in the mountain bike industry away from competition. This is a film about her VISION for the future of a sport. Taking inspiration from the streets, dirt jumping and freeride, this action focused documentary follows Veronique’s journey alongside her heroes as she brings her VISION to life. Working in partnership with Revolution Bike Park in Wales, UK. Together they made a dream a reality. Starring Veronique Sandler and a collective of the best riders from around the world.

Sapporo Winter Olympics

Sapporo Winter Olympics

A documentary about the 1972 Winter Olympic Games in Sapporo, Japan.

Zátopek

Zátopek

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Beard, Hair & Stache

Beard, Hair & Stache

Afonsinho, Paulo Cézar Caju and Nei Conceição started their careers in the mid-1960s, a time of strong political repression in Brazil. Originally teammates of a celebrated generation of the Botafogo football team superstars, they did not give up their freedom when the military dictatorship decided to take control of the field.

Bruno v Tyson

Bruno v Tyson

The full story of an epic in-ring rivalry and the fascinating personal relationship that went along with it.

Matt Harvey: The Dark Knight Rises

Matt Harvey: The Dark Knight Rises

Follows Matt Harvey throughout his rehab process from Tommy John surgery, providing exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews.

Germany: A Summer's Fairytale

Germany: A Summer's Fairytale

A documentary of the German national soccer team’s 2006 World Cup experience that changed the face of modern Germany.

Crossing The Line

Crossing The Line

Crossing The Line is the tragic yet uplifting story of athletics prodigy Danny Harris, and his battles with his demons on and off the track.

Chinese Ping-Pong

Chinese Ping-Pong

An experimental sports film made partly during the Scandinavian Open Championships in Halmstad in 1970, partly during the Chinese players' exhibition tour in Denmark immediately after the SOC. First of all, it is a film about their style, about the artistic culmination that is ping-pong at its best, it records China's comeback into the international sports world.

Channel Zero

Channel Zero

It’s the channel that’s not on your television, you need to go out into nature to tune into this frequency.

Um Craque Chamado Divino

A documentary about the life of Brazilian footballer Ademir de Guia (o Divino) who played his whole professional career for Palmeiras.

Rugby Football Match

Rugby Football Match

Leicester Tigers face Plymouth in this early filmed rugby match, which took place 26 October 1901, at Leicester's Welford Road home. As is customary in early sporting films, only a small proportion of the match is captured, due to the technical limitations of the time. The match ended in a 3-3 draw.