1974
6.0 (3 votes)
0h 45m
Genres
Documentary
The Impossible Hour (Den umulige time)
Overview
The Impossible Hour is a concentrated study of Ole Ritter's attempt in Mexico City in 1974 to set a new record for the hour - described in the film as "the noblest, most difficult record that can be set on a bicycle". A brief retrospective in black and white sets the historical framework, with shots of Ritter and Eddy Merckx' successful record attempts in 1968 and 1972 respectively, and a few words about former record holders such as Fausto Coppi.The film follows Ritter's three record attempts chronologically, which, accompanied by a Mexican marching band on the bandstand, all fail.
Key Crew
Producer: Jørgen Leth
Director: Jørgen Leth
Director of Photography: J.M. Berasaluce
Top Cast
Ole Ritter
Himself
