Marathon (1993)

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.

Marathon is a 1993 movie. Genres: Documentary. Directed by Carlos Saura. Main cast: Michael Jordan, Carl Lewis, Hassiba Boulmerka, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Gail Devers. Runtime: 130 minutes. Its average rating is 5.5 out of 10, from 8 votes.