Film·1985·7·1h 45m

The Soul Is Greater Than the World

Documentary

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.

Directed by Stefan Jarl

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7 credited

Ricky Bruch
Ricky BruchHimself
Rolf Danneberg
Rolf DannebergHimself
Carl Fredrik Dymling
Carl Fredrik DymlingHimself
Bosse Hansson
Bosse HanssonHimself
Gina Hemphill
Gina HemphillHerself
Gunnel Hettman
Gunnel HettmanHerself
Hans Holmér
Hans HolmérSelf

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