Olympic Spirit

The 1924 Chamonix Olympic Games

A documentary covering the Olympic Games at Chamonix in 1924.

The Olympic Games as They Were Practiced in Ancient Greece

A documentary on the Olympic games of ancient Greece, made during the 1924 games.

The Olympic Games in Paris 1924

A documentary on the 1924 Olympic Game in Paris.

The White Stadium

A profile of the 1928 Olympic Games in St. Moritz, Switzerland.

The Olympic Games, Amsterdam 1928

A documentary on the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam.

The IX Olympiad in Amsterdam

A documentary on the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam. Made by Istituto Luce, there is an understandable focus on Italian athletes, but it is the first Olympic documentary that describes the techniques of certain events.

Youth of the World

This Nazi propaganda film covers the 1936 Winter Olympics that were held in Germany.

XIVth Olympiad: The Glory of Sport

A documentary covering the 1948 Olympic Games in St. Moritz, Switzerland, and London, England.

Fight Without Hate

A documentary covering the 1948 Olympic Games in St. Moritz.

Where the World Meets

A first part of a documentary on the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki.

The VI Olympic Winter Games, Oslo 1952

A documentary covering the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, Norway.

Gold and Glory

A second part of a documentary covering the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki.

Memories of the Olympic Summer of 1952

Documentary footage from the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki.

The Horse in Focus

A documentary covering the equestrian events of 1956 Olympic Games in Stockholm.

Olympic Games 1956

A documentary covering the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne and Stockholm.

White Vertigo

A documentary covering the 1956 Olympic Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.

The Melbourne Rendezvous

Rendez-Vous a Melbourne is the official filmed record of the 1956 Olympic Games in Australia. At the time of its release, there was much controversy in the documentary-filmmaking world over the fact that the Aussies signed over exclusive distribution rights to a French firm, resulting in a boycott from other movie companies. None of this matters when the film is seen today: though not in the same league as Leni Reifenstahl's Olympiad, this 110-minute extravaganza is consistently entertaining. Fifteen cameras were utilized to lens every aspect of the event; it was then up to editors Jean Dudrumet and Monique Lacombe to burrow through miles and miles of film to cull the highlights seen herein. Portions of Rendez-Vous a Melbourne have since resurfaced in practically every Olympics documentary -- not to mention the many TV specials attending the now-biannual event.

Alain Mimoun

A documentary about French marathon runner Alain Mimoun at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne.

People, Hopes, Medals

A documentary covering the 1960 Winter Olympic Games in Squaw Valley, California.

The Grand Olympics

Events and athletes that characterized the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. From the absolute protagonist Wilma Rudolph, called the black gazelle, to Livio Berruti, the first white to win the 200 meters, to the deeds of Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who won the marathon racing barefoot.

IX Olympic Winter Games, Innsbruck 1964

A documentary on the 1964 Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria.

Tokyo Olympiad

This impressionistic portrait of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics pays as much attention to the crowds and workers as it does to the actual competitive events. Highlights include an epic pole-vaulting match between West Germany and America, and the final marathon race through Tokyo's streets. Two athletes are highlighted: Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who receives his second gold medal, and runner Ahamed Isa from Chad, representing a country younger than he is.

Sensation of the Century

A documentary covering the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo. It consists primarily of footage edited from the documentary TOKYO OLYMPIAD, directed by Kon Ichikawa.

13 Days in France

This colorful documentary chronicles the events of the 1968 Winter Olympics in France. The events made international celebrities of skater Peggy Fleming and skier Jean-Claude Killy for their gold-medal performances. The camera accurately catches the speed of bobsleds and downhill racers and ski jumpers as they race for the gold. President Charles DeGaulle is shown observing the action over 13 days, which saw France earn the best performance to date in the winter games.

Snows of Grenoble

Film about the 10th Olympic Games in Grenoble in 1968. Using a subjective camera, Ertaud and Languepin take the pulse of the Games, cutting out the eyes and slowing down the movement when necessary. The dominant figure at the Grenoble Winter Games is Frenchman Jean-Claude Killy, whose three gold medals matched Toni Sailer's 1956 feat. The filmmakers bet on his winning streak, and include commentary from him as he prepares for each race. Another athlete, Marielle Goitschel, is treated insightfully on screen and wins the women's slalom. Ice dancing fans will appreciate the coverage of winner Oleg Protopopov and his partner Ludmila Belousova. President Charles De Gaulle was present for the spectacular Opening Ceremony.

The Olympics in Mexico

Documentary about the XIX Olympic Games in Mexico City in 1968. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment in 1999.

Sapporo Winter Olympics

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

Visions of Eight

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.

Games of the XXI Olympiad

Edited from almost 100 km of film footage shot during the Games, this feature documentary is a breathtaking portrait of the 1976 Montreal Olympics. Much more than a simple record of the Games, the film approaches each event with the intention of revealing the athlete - whether winner or loser - as a unique individual.

White Rock

British documentary filmmaker and producer Tony Maylam reinvigorated the sports documentary genre with WHITE ROCK, an idiosyncratic and utterly engaging account of the XII Olympic Winter Games Innsbruck 1976. He did so by placing music (by organ and synth wunderkind Rick Wakeman) front and center, and by using Hollywood star James Coburn as a "guide for the uninitiated."

O Sport, You Are Peace!

A 1981 documentary film directed by Yuri Ozerov. It showed the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow. The director was awarded the State Prize of the USSR in 1982. The film was selected as the Soviet entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 54th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.

A Turning Point

A documentary covering the 1984 Olympic Games in Sarajevo.

16 Days of Glory

The definitive photographic record of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, told "from the inside" through the lives of the participants, the words of David Perry, and the singing voice of Placido Domingo. From the opening to closing ceremonies, this unique style of storytelling shows a side of the Olympic Games not seen by television audiences.

Beyond All Barriers

A documentary covering the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul.

Hand in Hand

A documentary covering the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul.

Seoul 1988

A documentary covering the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul.

Calgary ’88: 16 Days of Glory

A documentary covering the 1988 Olympic Games in Calgary.

One Light, One World

A documentary covering the 1992 Olympic Games in Albertville.

Marathon

A documentary covering the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona.

Lillehammer ’94: 16 Days of Glory

A documentary covering the 1994 Olympic Games in Lillehammer.

Atlanta’s Olympic Glory

A documentary covering the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.

Nagano ’98 Olympics: Stories of Honor and Glory

A documentary covering the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Nagano.

Sydney 2000: Stories of Olympic Glory

A documentary covering the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.

Salt Lake City 2002: Stories of Olympic Glory

Award-winning sports chronicler Bud Greenspan delivers a powerful and emotional look at six individual stories in the official film of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City. Greenspan goes beyond highlight footage to tell the story of how these athletes overcome incredible obstacles to achieve Olympic glory.

Bud Greenspan’s Athens 2004: Stories of Olympic Glory

A documentary covering the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

Bud Greenspan’s Torino 2006: Stories of Olympic Glory

A documentary covering the 2006 Olympic Games in Turin.

The Everlasting Flame

A documentary covering the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

Bud Greenspan Presents Vancouver 2010: Stories of Olympic Glory

A documentary covering the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver.

First

The Official Film of the XXXth Olympic Games to be held in London, following the stories of twelve first-time Olympians from around the world.

The Games of the V Olympiad Stockholm, 1912

Newly restored and assembled by the International Olympic Committee - the earliest comprehensive moving-image record of the modern Olympic Games that survives today.

Soccer Shoot-Out

Italia 90 was another fascinating tournament, a melting pot of different styles, culture and technique. The biggest tournament to date, it saw the emergence of the African nations with the free-flowing Cameroon capturing everyone's hearts. The final was tight and not for the squeamish, but the well-drilled and better-disciplined Germans prevailed 1-0 winners to claim the crown for the third time.

Campeones

Argentina, as hosts in 1978, were under great pressure to succeed. Amidst passionate supporters, they progressed to the finals with a wonderful blend of attacking football and tough defending. The unlucky Dutch, now lacking Cruyffs' sublime skills, were the fall guys once again in the Final, losing 3-1 in a classic clash of styles. This 1991 reedited version omits controversial interviews from the 1978 original "Copa 78 - O Poder do Futebol", while also including additional television footage of the tournament and newly dubbed English narration instead of the original Spanish.

La Coupe De La Gloire

The French team —on home soil— was always going to be in contention for the title of World Champion. It did not disappoint its fans. France '98 was not short on drama or controversy, in equal measure and this is captured most effectively on this film. The 1998 film was shot on Super 16 mm film and includes the most complete and extensive coverage ever, with each match being filmed from more angles than any previous film.

The Riddle of the Sands

In the early years of the 20th Century, two British yachtsmen (Michael York and Simon MacCorkindale) stumble upon a German plot to invade the east coast of England in a flotilla of specially designed barges. They set out to thwart this terrible scheme, but must outwit not only the cream of the German Navy, but the feared Kaiser Wilhelm himself.

White Rock

British documentary filmmaker and producer Tony Maylam reinvigorated the sports documentary genre with WHITE ROCK, an idiosyncratic and utterly engaging account of the XII Olympic Winter Games Innsbruck 1976. He did so by placing music (by organ and synth wunderkind Rick Wakeman) front and center, and by using Hollywood star James Coburn as a "guide for the uninitiated."

Barry McKenzie Holds His Own

Barry McKenzie's Aunt Edna is kidnapped by Count Von Plasma, the vampire head of an isolated Eastern European dictatorship who mistakes her for the Queen of England and thinks that kidnapping her will draw tourists to his country. Barry and his mates set out to rescue her and bring her back to Australia.

Tor! Total Football

Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten, The brothers Koeman… These were some of the superstars from Holland whose blazing talents made the European Championship of 1988 so memorable and one to log indelibly in the whole recent legend of outstanding international football. Eight teams qualified for the tournament finals, including England who scored more goals than any other side, 18, to reach the final stages – and the Cinderella side from the Republic of Ireland, managed by Jack Charlton. But most of all Euro ’88 had a winning side who swept all before them in a colourful and passionate series of displays that will be viewed again and again by anyone fascinated and intrigued by the way the world’s most popular game is so sumptuously developing as it enters its second organised century. It is a must for fans and serious students alike.

Paul McCartney & Wings: The Bruce McMouse Show

Concert footage from Wings' 1972/73 European tour combine with the animated antics of a family of mice living beneath the venue's stage.