CinemaOSMovie · 1974 · 0h 45m

The Impossible Hour

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The Impossible Hour is a concentrated study of Ole Ritter's attempt in Mexico City in 1974 to set a new record for the hour - described in the film as "the noblest, most difficult record that can be set on a bicycle". A brief retrospective in black and white sets the historical framework, with shots of Ritter and Eddy Merckx' successful record attempts in 1968 and 1972 respectively, and a few words about former record holders such as Fausto Coppi.The film follows Ritter's three record attempts chronologically, which, accompanied by a Mexican marching band on the bandstand, all fail.

Directed byJørgen Leth

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 45m
Language
EN
Released
March 8, 1974

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
Ole Ritter

Ole Ritter

Himself

Creative team
Directed by
Jørgen Leth
Jørgen Leth
Produced by
Jørgen Leth
Jørgen Leth

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