The Olympics
Olimpiada
Synopsis
These striking observations of a skiing competition for children in Zakopane make, at the same time, a little treaty about growing up. Innocent play in snow soon changes into a true competition where only the best can win. Adults get involved in the rivalry between children forcing them to continue gruelling efforts. The sound of a ticking stopwatch is a perfect complement to the story. At the end of the film, one of the boys rebels and leaves the run. He is not interested in the world of adults yet.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bogdan Dziworski
- Original Title
- Olimpiada
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bogdan Dziworski
Department Leadership Roster
Bogdan Dziworski
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Olympics.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Olympics
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What is The Olympics about?
These striking observations of a skiing competition for children in Zakopane make, at the same time, a little treaty about growing up. Innocent play in snow soon changes into a true competition where only the best can win. Adults get involved in the rivalry between children forcing them to continue gruelling efforts. The sound of a ticking stopwatch is a perfect complement to the story. At the end of the film, one of the boys rebels and leaves the run. He is not interested in the world of adults yet.
Who directed The Olympics?
The Olympics was directed by Bogdan Dziworski.
Who stars in The Olympics?
The principal cast of The Olympics includes Not specified.
When was The Olympics released and how long is it?
The Olympics was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 17m.