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Ghislain Lambert's Bicycle

2001 · 119 min Comedy
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

In the 70s, there was Merckx and there were the others. Ghislain Lambert was one of the others. This is his story, a quite simple one. The story of a modest Belgian bike racer. His greatest ambition in life? To become a champion. His greatest tragedy? Not having the legs his heart deserves.

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Original Title Le Vélo de Ghislain Lambert
Year 2001
Country Belgium, France
Genre Comedy
Director Philippe Harel
Runtime 119 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (139 votes)

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The film constructs its comedy from the poignant gap between immense ambition and modest talent, exploring the universal theme of perseverance. It relies on the endearing futility of its protagonist to deliver laughs that are warm, never cruel.

What lingers after the final frame is not the sporting failure, but the quiet dignity in the struggle itself. A charming ode to the eternal also-ran in all of us. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Philippe Harel

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