Irish rowing brothers Gary and Paul O'Donovan
A documentary film looking back at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, including rowing brothers Gary and Paul O'Donovan, who won silver medals at the games. In August 2016 Gary and Paul O’Donovan, two young rowers from West Cork in Ireland, came from nowhere to become household names after bolting their way to silver medal success at the Rio Olympics. Not only did they become the first ever Irish rowers to bring home Olympic medals but within a week Paul also went on to become the fastest singles lightweight rower on the planet by winning gold at the World Championships. With catch phrases like ‘Pull Like A Dog’ and ‘Stheak and Spuds’ these two young men have succeeded in warming the hearts of a nation.
Gary O'Donovan
Paul O'Donovan
08 Aug 2008
The 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony was held at the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest. It began at 8:00 p.m. China Standard Time (UTC+8) on August 8, 2008, as 8 is considered to be a lucky number in Chinese culture. Featuring more than 15,000 performers, the ceremony lasted over four hours and cost over $100 million USD to produce.
31 Dec 2016
The Favela Pacification Program was launched in 2008 to reduce crime and drug trafficking in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In April 2015 however, police shot and killed 10-year old Eduardo in Complexo do Alemão, causing uproar in that community. Alemão and other pacified communities began to realise that the program had become the very thing it was designed to destroy. Taking place in the build to the 2016 Olympic Games, this is the side of Rio that you have never seen before.
23 Aug 2016
Summer 1936 - The Berlin Olympics, organized by the Nazi regime on the eve of World War II, acted as a grand showcase for a Germany that was athletic, peaceful and rejuvenated. The violence and hate that until then had reigned in the streets of Berlin suddenly vanished. Adolf Hitler became the triumphant host of European countries he would soon try to invade or face in a deadly global conflict.
08 Jan 2002
At the Winter Olympics of 1980, after two tense weeks amidst growing Cold War fears, the U.S. Olympic hockey team found themselves playing improbably against the legendary unbeatable Soviet Army hockey team for Olympic Gold. From the live footage taken at Lake Placid, NY, and through interviews beginning with the team's assembly through the experience of winning the gold medal.
01 May 1951
Picnickers in punts, ‘bumpers’ and bubbly.
31 Dec 1948
A documentary covering the 1948 Olympic Games in St. Moritz.
19 Sep 1948
A documentary covering the 1948 Olympic Games in St. Moritz, Switzerland, and London, England.
30 Oct 1952
A documentary covering the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, Norway.
28 Nov 1952
A first part of a documentary on the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki.
19 Mar 1953
A second part of a documentary covering the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki.
31 Dec 1956
A documentary covering the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne and Stockholm.
27 Dec 1968
Film about the 10th Olympic Games in Grenoble in 1968. Using a subjective camera, Ertaud and Languepin take the pulse of the Games, cutting out the eyes and slowing down the movement when necessary. The dominant figure at the Grenoble Winter Games is Frenchman Jean-Claude Killy, whose three gold medals matched Toni Sailer's 1956 feat. The filmmakers bet on his winning streak, and include commentary from him as he prepares for each race. Another athlete, Marielle Goitschel, is treated insightfully on screen and wins the women's slalom. Ice dancing fans will appreciate the coverage of winner Oleg Protopopov and his partner Ludmila Belousova. President Charles De Gaulle was present for the spectacular Opening Ceremony.
31 Dec 1980
A documentary covering the 1980 Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid.
22 Mar 1989
A documentary covering the 1988 Olympic Games in Calgary.
01 Jan 1989
A documentary covering the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul.
01 Jan 1989
A documentary covering the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul.
31 Dec 1992
A documentary covering the 1992 Olympic Games in Albertville.
27 Nov 1994
A documentary covering the 1994 Olympic Games in Lillehammer.
07 Dec 1997
A documentary covering the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
20 Dec 1998
A documentary covering the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Nagano.