Over the Limit

Showings

TIFF Lightbox 3 Sat, Apr 28, 2018 8:45 PM
TIFF Lightbox 3 Sun, Apr 29, 2018 3:15 PM
TIFF Lightbox 3 Sun, May 6, 2018 9:15 PM
Film Info
Runtime:74
Copyright:2017
Country Listing:Poland
Germany
Finland
Premiere Status:North American Premiere
Rating:14A
Festival Info
Festival Year:2018
Language:Russian
Accessibility:Full Subtitles
Program Category:World Showcase
Film Subjects:Her Story
Russia
Sports & Recreation
Cast/Crew Info
Director(s):Marta Prus
Producer(s):Anna Kepinska
Maciej Kubicki
Editor(s):Maciej Pawlinski
Writer(s):Marta Prus
Sound:Maciej Pawlowski

Description

For Russian rhythmic gymnast Margarita Mamun, retirement is quickly approaching. But before she leaves her competitive life behind, there's one major goal left to achieve: an Olympic gold medal. The Russian training program makes it brutally clear she's competing for her entire nation, and any slight error is unacceptable. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access, Over the Limit takes us inside the nearly impossible physical and emotional feat of pursuing the most coveted athletic prize on the global stage. Facing a relentlessly punishing training regimen, Margarita must delicately navigate every apparatus with flawless grace, all the while carrying the expectations of an entire country on her shoulders. Gabor Pertic

Co-presented with Canadian Sport Film Festival.

Additional Information

POV - "A film about passion and art."

In The Seats - 4 Stars, "Elegent."

POV - Hot Docs Programmers’ Picks: Part 1