Short film

The Olympics

1979 · 17 min

A quiet, watchful short that turns children's snow play into a tense, ticking pressure cooker, ending on a small, satisfying act of refusal.

Overview: These striking observations of a skiing competition for children in Zakopane make, at the same time, a little treaty about growing up. Innocent play in snow soon changes into a true competition where only the best can win. Adults get involved in the rivalry between children forcing them to continue gruelling efforts. The sound of a ticking stopwatch is a perfect complement to the story. At the end of the film, one of the boys rebels and leaves the run. He is not interested in the world of adults yet.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Coming-of-age, ambition, parenthood, rebellion
Content: No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
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