6.3

The Soul Is Greater Than the World

Name: The Soul Is Greater Than the World
Director: Stefan Jarl
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1985-03-14T00:00:00.000000Z
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Ricky Bruch, Rolf Danneberg, Carl Fredrik Dymling, Bo Hansson, Gina Hemphill

(Själen är större än världen)

19851h 45m

Documentary

Overview

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.