Over the Limit

Marta Prus 2017

Over the Limit shows how the successful Russian system for training athletes transgresses boundaries. Elite rhythmic gymnast Rita Mamun has reached a crucial moment in her career. She’s soon to retire, but has one final goal set out for her: winning Olympic gold. A nail-biting behind-the-scenes drama about the intense physical and mental labor put into a sport that thrives on its beautiful aesthetics.

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Running Time:	74 min.
Subject(s):	Russian Cinema and Culture, Sports, Women, Youth
Language(s):	Russian
Subtitles:	English
Director(s):	Marta Prus
Producer(s):	Maciej Kubicki, Anna Kepinska
Cinematographer:	Adam Suzin
Editor(s):	Maciej Pawlinski
Production Company:	Telemark

Press

Variety

“the "Black Swan" of sports documentaries”

Guy Logde
The Hollywood Reporter

“scoring podium-level marks from juries and audiences alike”

Neil Young
NY Times

“for a moment we relax in expectation that “Over the Limit” will be a rather soothing sports documentary. Minutes later, however, we realize that what we are watching is a real-life horror movie.”

Jeannette Catsoulis

Festival Participation

ZagrebDox - 2018
Little Stamp - Best Young Director
Krakow FF - 2018
Audience Award
IDFA - 2018
DocPoint Helsinki - 2018
One World Prague - 2018
Sheffield Doc/Fest - 2018
Ambulante Mexico FF - 2018
EBS IDFF - 2018
Luxembourg City Film Festival - 2018
Documentary Award by BGL BNP Paribas

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