L'empire de la perfection

"Cinema lies. Sport does not."

Aug 22 2018 N/A 1h 35m
Documentary, Sport

An immersive film essay on tennis legend John McEnroe at the height of his career as the world champion, documenting his strive for perfection, frustrations, and the hardest loss of his career at the 1984 Roland-Garros French Open.

Plot

A documentary set at the final of the 1984 French Open between John McEnroe and Ivan Lendl at a time when McEnroe was the world's top-ranked player.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Julien Faraut

Production Countries

France

Production Companies

Oscilloscope, UFO

Languages

English, Français

Awards

2 wins & 7 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
861
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
82
Popularity
NA