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Olympics! The French Games
7.7 / 10• 2024• 1h 39m•NR• French
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Storyline
27 Olympic and Paralympic champions, aged 20 to 100, share their stories in this Mickaël Gamrasni documentary narrated by actress Marion Cotillard. As heirs to previous generations, they trace the incredible genealogy of French Olympism. The documentary revisits over a century of French participation in the Olympics, from their inception in 1896 to the recent feats that have elevated France to the summit. It’s a human adventure, brimming with memories, acts of bravery, and epic emotions: the collective narrative of France winning.
Cast & Crew
Marion Cotillard
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Brahim Asloum
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Félicia Ballanger
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Alain Bernard
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Christine Caron
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Charles Coste
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David Douillet
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Guy Drut
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What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Mickaël Gamrasni's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Olympics! The French Games is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
