The Soul Is Greater Than the World
Overview
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.
About The Soul Is Greater Than the World (1985)
Released in 1985, The Soul Is Greater Than the World is a documentary film from Cinemagi/Folkets Bio (Sweden). It was directed by Stefan Jarl. The cast is led by Ricky Bruch, Rolf Danneberg, Carl Fredrik Dymling, Bosse Hansson and Gina Hemphill. With a runtime of 1h 45m, the film averages 6.5/10 across 8 TMDB ratings.
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