The Soul Is Greater Than the World (1985)
A documentary about Swedish Discus champion Ricky Bruch as he prepares for the 1984 Olympics. The film highlights Bruch's obsessive behavior regarding his training and preparations. Facing difficulties with the Swedish Olympic Committee, Bruch is denied the right to compete in the Olympic Games. Bent on revenge, he trains like an animal and competes in smaller competitions, ultimately throwing his career-best 71.26 meters (233 feet, 9 inches). Proving to himself and the world that he is the greatest, Ricky's throw would have won the 1984 Olympics by nearly 5 meters.
Director: Stefan Jarl
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: March 14, 1985
Cast
- Ricky Bruch - Himself
- Rolf Danneberg - Himself
- Carl Fredrik Dymling - Himself
- Bo Hansson - Himself
- Gina Hemphill - Herself
- Gunnel Hettman - Herself
Music: Ulf Dageby
Cinematography: Per Källberg
Editing: Anette Lykke-Lundberg
Production: Cinemagi/Folkets Bio
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
Keywords
sports, psychology, biography, discus, olympic athlete
More Films by Director: Stefan Jarl
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Soul Is Greater Than the World about?
- A documentary about Swedish Discus champion Ricky Bruch as he prepares for the 1984 Olympics. The film highlights Bruch's obsessive behavior regarding his training and preparations. Facing difficulties with the Swedish Olympic Committee, Bruch is denied the right to compete in the Olympic Games. Bent on revenge, he trains like an animal and competes in smaller competitions, ultimately throwing his career-best 71.26 meters (233 feet, 9 inches). Proving to himself and the world that he is the greatest, Ricky's throw would have won the 1984 Olympics by nearly 5 meters.
- Who directed The Soul Is Greater Than the World?
- The Soul Is Greater Than the World was directed by Stefan Jarl.
- Who stars in The Soul Is Greater Than the World?
- The Soul Is Greater Than the World stars Ricky Bruch, Rolf Danneberg, Carl Fredrik Dymling, Bo Hansson, Gina Hemphill, Gunnel Hettman.
- How long is The Soul Is Greater Than the World?
- The Soul Is Greater Than the World has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Soul Is Greater Than the World?
- The Soul Is Greater Than the World is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Soul Is Greater Than the World produced?
- The Soul Is Greater Than the World was produced in Sweden.