Storyline
For this documentary, the renowned Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura created a structure as unconventional as the Gaudí buildings that adorn the host city of Barcelona. Coverage of the men's marathon appears at intervals throughout the narrative, highlighting the Games' most iconic event. While charismatic winners—from 400m champion Michael Johnson to weightlifter Ivan Ivanov—take center stage, Saura observes rigorous training sessions with as much passion as the finals themselves. Composers such as Ryuichi Sakamoto, Mikis Theodorakis, and Angelo Badalamenti contribute to the shifting atmosphere of this excellent film.
Cast & Crew
Michael Jordan
Self
Lead
Carl Lewis
Self
Hassiba Boulmerka
Self
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Self
Gail Devers
Self
Magic Johnson
Self
Linford Christie
Self
Juan Carlos I
Self
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Carlos Saura's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Marathon is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
