Storyline
In 1976 Niki Lauda survived one of the most famous crashes in Formula One history. Using previously unseen footage, LAUDA: THE UNTOLD STORY explains what happened on that fateful, and near fatal day at the Nurburgring, then follows Lauda’s courageous journey to recovery culminating in a miraculous comeback in Monza just weeks later. The film also investigates the impact that his crash had not just on his own life but on the sport as a whole, looking at the safety developments from the 1900s to the present day. Featuring exclusive access to Mercedes HQ and interviews with Lauda, his family, and motorsports legends past and present including Sir Jackie Stewart, David Coulthard, Mark Webber, Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg, Hans-Joachim Stuck and Jochen Mass. LAUDA: THE UNTOLD STORY is a must-see for all motorsport fans.
Cast & Crew
Xaver Hutter
Narrator
Lead
Niki Lauda
Self
David Coulthard
Self
Lewis Hamilton
Self
Nico Rosberg
Self
Mark Webber
Self
Jackie Stewart
Self
Jochen Mass
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Hannes Michael Schalle's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Lauda - The Untold Story is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
