Emil Zátopek
This documentary film acquaints us with the life and sporting successes of the runner Emil Zátopek. Family photographs are used to reconstruct the athlete’s childhood, his enthusiasm for sport, and his meeting with his wife Dana. The movie presents Zátopek’s specific training methods whilst highlighting the runner’s determination and tenacity. With the aid of original newsreels, it recalls his string of racing successes (the Olympic Games in London in 1948, in Helsinki in 1952, etc.).
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| Year | 1955 |
| Country | Czechoslovakia |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Pavel Blumenfeld |
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Emil Zátopek is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1955. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
— MovieFinder Editorial
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