Surf, le feu sacré (Holy surf, once upon a wave)

Director:

Benjamin Morel / Christophe Bouquet

Producer(s):

Antoine Boukobza

Footage Archive Producer:

Camille Carlier

Archival Sources:

AP / INA / IOC Historical Archive / Kinolibrary / The International Surf Archive

Production Company:

YAMI 2 / BILDERFEST / MACTV

Country of Production:

France / Germany / Scotland

Original Release:

2024

Synopsis

Practised by Polynesians for thousands of years, surfing is more than a sport: it is the culture of the people of the water, swallowed up at the end of the 19th century by Western colonialism. And yet, in the space of a century, it has become an Olympic sport, resurrected thanks to a few legends from the fringes and practised by millions of enthusiasts around the world. For the Paris Olympics, the competition will return to where surfing was born: in Tahiti on the most beautiful wave in the world, Teahupo'o.

At the 2024 Olympic Games, the world's best surfers will compete 20,000 km from Paris, in Tahiti, where surfing was born. The thrill of competition will go hand in hand with a revenge on history.

Surfing has its roots in Polynesia. In Hawaii and Tahiti, riding the waves is simply the extension of a unique mastery of the ocean, acquired during the settlement of the Pacific islands over more than 3,000 years. Much more than a sport, surfing is the expression of a culture, that of the people of the water, the Polynesians.

Moses - 13 Steps

Director:

Michael Wech

Producer(s):

Leopold Hoesch

Footage Archive Producer:

Thorben Bockelmann

Archival Sources:

IOC via IMG / ESPN / NBC via Getty Images / WDR / IAAF World Cup and World Athletics Championships via DENTSU

Production Company:

BROADVIEW Pictures GmbH

Country of Production:

Germany

Original Release:

2024

Synopsis

"Moses – 13 Steps” is a powerful exploration of the life and legacy of Edwin Moses, an unparalleled athlete and visionary, whose triumphs on and off track catalyzed significant social and scientific change, inspiring generations to hurdle over barriers of all kinds.

Growing up in segregated America, Moses overcame systemic barriers as an African-American athlete. Without a coach, he mastered the demanding 400-meter hurdles—dubbed the “maneater”—and achieved an unmatched winning streak of 122 races over nearly a decade. His revolutionary 13-step technique redefined hurdling and secured his place as one of the greatest track and field athletes in history.

Off the track, Moses fought for equality, justice, and the integrity of sport. He played a pivotal role in strengthening anti-doping regulations and remains a role model for fairness and perseverance.

The film intertwines Moses’ personal journey with key moments in world history, highlighting how his success mirrored societal change. Featuring exclusive interviews with Moses and figures like Spike Lee, Samuel L. Jackson, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Karsten Warholm, the documentary provides an intimate look at his challenges and triumphs.

In the Arena: Serena Williams

Director:

Gotham Chopra / Lauren Fisher

Producer(s):

Serena Williams / Tom Brady / Gotham Chopra / Ameeth Sankaran / Victor Buhler / Meghan Cirillo / Caroline Currier / Jacob Mosler

Footage Archive Researcher:

Kyle Jackson / Andy Zare

Footage Archive Producer:

Archival Ninjas / Meghan Geier / Alana Saad

Associate Archive Producer:

Logan Combest Friedman / Kaelin McDonald / Brittany Nisco / Kyle Van Dam / Andrew Distler

Archival Sources:

Getty Images / ESPN / Film Supply / USTA (US Open) / Australian Open

Production Company:

Religion of Sports / NINE TWO SIX / ESPN

Country of Production:

United States

Synopsis

Follows Serena Williams, the key figures throughout her life, and the events of her legendary career told from her own perspective, giving us an intimate and compelling approach to her life.

I'm Just Here For The Riot

Director:

Kathleen S. Jayme / Asia Youngman

Producer(s):

Michael Tanko Grand / James Brown / Gentry Kirby

Footage Archive Producer:

Melissa James / Gerald Narciso

Archival Sources:

Local amatuer filmmakers who took their pro-am DSLR cameras down to the riot or had them with them at the public viewing parties for the hockey game. We sourced and licensed / cleared video and photos from over a dozen such people / Facebook comments in the social media witch hunt that transpired after the riot / Personal archives of our main character, both photo and video / The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) / The National Hockey League (NHL)

Production Company:

ESPN Films

Country of Production:

United States

Original Release:

2024

Synopsis

On June 15, 2011, the Canucks’ Game 7 Stanley Cup Finals loss to the Boston Bruins sparked a massive riot in downtown Vancouver. “I’m Just Here For The Riot” chronicles the aftermath and raises questions about fandom, violence, social media, and the shocking power of an angry crowd.

BBC Sport Paris Olympics Opening Film: '100 Years of Love'

Director:

Philip Hughes

Producer(s):

Philip Hughes / Nicholas Perry

Editor(s):

Nicholas Perry

Footage Archive Producer:

Philip Hughes

Archival Sources:

BBC Sport Library / The Olympic Archive - IOC Historical Archive / BBC Digital Archive spanning 100 years of material / Getty Archive / British Movietone

Production Company:

BBC Sport

Country of Production:

United Kingdom

Original Release:

2024

Synopsis

The Olympic Games took place in Paris last summer – 100 years since the city last held the event in 1924. In that time, Paris and the world changed a lot.

In 2024 – we lived in an era of unprecedented and rapid technological and cultural change. Within the context of change, people find comfort in the things that have always remained the same. The things we love.

For the Athletes - the love and support of family, mentors and friends on their journey. The Olympics makes us realise the power of community and sparks a sense of belonging.

For Those Who Watch – seeing people with an obsession, trying their absolute hardest and achieving great things inspires us. Knowing they can do it helps us believe we can too. We want to feel part of their world.

For the Nation - coming together for a common cause - being in awe of human endeavour and sharing those moments together and sharing our love for them.

In this film we wanted to capture all of these elements and take people on a 100 year journey of love and remind them why the Olympics has always been special to us all.