Snows of Grenoble
Seen it?1968 | 91 min | Documentary
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among people who get choked up at a comeback and people who love a true story told well, this one's for you. The sport matters, but the people playing it matter more. Liked Free Solo or Icarus? This is a good next one.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1968: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Film about the 10th Olympic Games in Grenoble in 1968. Using a subjective camera, Ertaud and Languepin take the pulse of the Games, cutting out the eyes and slowing down the movement when necessary. The dominant figure at the Grenoble Winter Games is Frenchman Jean-Claude Killy, whose three gold medals matched Toni Sailer's 1956 feat. The filmmakers bet on his winning streak, and include commentary from him as he prepares for each race. Another athlete, Marielle Goitschel, is treated insightfully on screen and wins the women's slalom. Ice dancing fans will appreciate the coverage of winner Oleg Protopopov and his partner Ludmila Belousova. President Charles De Gaulle was present for the spectacular Opening Ceremony.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jacques Ertaud, Jean-Jacques Languepin
- Jean-Claude KillySelf
- Marielle GoitschelSelf
- Charles de GaulleSelf
- Oleg ProtopopovSelf
- Ludmila BelousovaSelf