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Poster for The Big Swim

The Big Swim

1964 · 9 min

A quiet, focused look at athletes grinding through repetitive training, conveying dedication and effort more than drama.

Directed by
Gilles Carle
Genres
Documentary
Overview
This short documentary shows Canada's top swimmers in training for the 1964 Olympic Games. Under the critical eye of coach Ed Healy, they practice long hours in the gym and in the pool to build strength and stamina.
How it feels
Earnest and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Work, ambition, sport
Content
No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Gilles Carle
Genres
Documentary
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Places
Era
period
Audience
family
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror0
Humour1
Realism9
Romance0
Tension3
Darkness1
Complexity2
Emotional weight3

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Details

Genres
documentary
Directed by
Gilles Carle
Cinematography
Jean-Claude Labrecque, Michel Thomas-d'Hoste
Runtime
9 min
Country
Canada
Languages
English

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