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Movie poster: Vive Le Tour (1962)
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Vive Le Tour

1962 · 18 min Documentary
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

A short documentary about the 1962 Tour-de-France. Topics covered include: crowds of people and motorcycles, drinking raids and feeding, pileups, doping, "the charge," and the mountain stages.

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Year 1962
Country France
Genre Documentary
Director Louis Malle
Runtime 18 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (24 votes)

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Louis Malle constructs a cinematic symphony of motion, relying on frantic editing and gritty, motorcycle-mounted camerawork to thrust the viewer into the heart of the race. He explores the event not just as sport, but as a chaotic cultural ritual where human endurance meets roadside spectacle.

What lingers after viewing is the raw, unfiltered pulse of the event—a breathtaking and humbling portrait of sheer effort. It’s an immersive snapshot that feels both timeless and thrillingly immediate. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Louis Malle

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Best enjoyed with the sound up, letting the roar of the crowd and engines pull you in.

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