The Countdown
“Watch silver medal-winning fencer Ysaora Thibus’ journey to the Tokyo Olympics”
Synopsis
Emerging filmmaker Jade Ang Jackman shares a fierce new film about Olympian fencer Ysaora Thibus and her journey to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Countdown consists of archive footage of Thibus in training, a stylized sequence that isolates the fencing lunge, and a self-shot video diary that gives viewers an insight into the athlete’s tireless training practice and what it takes to compete at an elite level.
Top Cast
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10/08/2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jade Ang Jackman
- Original Title
- The Countdown
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Release Date
- 10/08/2021
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Japanese
- Runtime
- 4m
- Production Studios
- Nowness
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jade Ang Jackman
Department Leadership Roster
Jade Ang Jackman
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Countdown.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Countdown
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What is The Countdown about?
Emerging filmmaker Jade Ang Jackman shares a fierce new film about Olympian fencer Ysaora Thibus and her journey to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Countdown consists of archive footage of Thibus in training, a stylized sequence that isolates the fencing lunge, and a self-shot video diary that gives viewers an insight into the athlete’s tireless training practice and what it takes to compete at an elite level.
Who directed The Countdown?
The Countdown was directed by Jade Ang Jackman.
Who stars in The Countdown?
The principal cast of The Countdown includes Ysaora Thibus.
When was The Countdown released and how long is it?
The Countdown was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 4m.