The Final Twist
Die Kür ihres Lebens
Synopsis
After three unsuccessful attempts at the Olympics, the 30-year-old Aljona Savchenko finally wants to win a gold medal with a new partner in four years. A rather bold plan, especially since the young Frenchman Bruno Massot, chosen by the German-Ukrainian ice princess, has no international successes in pairs figure skating. He moves to Germany and has no idea of the manic perfectionist he's getting involved with. Aljona's training is tough. Constant disputes about the right course threaten to bring the project to failure. Two completely different characters collide. However, the team of trainers manages to calm things down. February 2018: The competition at the Winter Olympics in South Korea begins with the short program. Inexplicably, Bruno blunders and the pair sit fourth by a wide gap. Gold is hardly possible anymore. It only remains for them to show the world their unique free skating. Their intoxicating, perfect run will go down in history. It will be the free skating of their life!
Top Cast
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Aljona Savchenko
Self - Portrait Subject
Bruno Massot
Self - Portrait Subject
Alexander König
Self - Interviewee
Daniel Weiss
Self - Interviewee
Robin Szolkowy
Self - Interviewee
Ingo Steuer
Self - Interviewee
Jean-François Ballester
Self
Christopher Dean
Self
Michael Borgard
Self - Narrator (voice)
Nikolaus Benda
Self - Narrator (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerhard Schick
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl-Ludwig Rettinger, Gerhard Schick
- Original Score
- Patrick Schmitz
- Original Title
- Die Kür ihres Lebens
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Lichtblick Film, BR, MDR, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerhard Schick
Carl-Ludwig Rettinger, Gerhard Schick
Patrick Schmitz
Jennifer Günther, Gerhard Schick, Joel Stangle
Anika Simon
Carl-Ludwig Rettinger
Department Leadership Roster
Gerhard Schick
Director
Carl-Ludwig Rettinger
Writer
Anika Simon
Editor
Carl-Ludwig Rettinger
Producer
Jennifer Günther
Director of Photography
Gerhard Schick
Director of Photography
Gerhard Schick
Writer
Joel Stangle
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Final Twist
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What is The Final Twist about?
After three unsuccessful attempts at the Olympics, the 30-year-old Aljona Savchenko finally wants to win a gold medal with a new partner in four years. A rather bold plan, especially since the young Frenchman Bruno Massot, chosen by the German-Ukrainian ice princess, has no international successes in pairs figure skating. He moves to Germany and has no idea of the manic perfectionist he's getting involved with. Aljona's training is tough. Constant disputes about the right course threaten to bring the project to failure. Two completely different characters collide. However, the team of trainers manages to calm things down. February 2018: The competition at the Winter Olympics in South Korea begins with the short program. Inexplicably, Bruno blunders and the pair sit fourth by a wide gap. Gold is hardly possible anymore. It only remains for them to show the world their unique free skating. Their intoxicating, perfect run will go down in history. It will be the free skating of their life!
Who directed The Final Twist?
The Final Twist was directed by Gerhard Schick.
Who stars in The Final Twist?
The principal cast of The Final Twist includes Aljona Savchenko, Bruno Massot, Alexander König, Daniel Weiss, Robin Szolkowy.
When was The Final Twist released and how long is it?
The Final Twist was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Final Twist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Final Twist was composed by Patrick Schmitz.