The Impossible Hour
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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.
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Jørgen Leth Director · J.M. Berasaluce Cinematographer Anders Refn Editor
First release March 8, 1974 · Produced in Denmark, Mexico · Original title Den umulige time
Production
Denmark · Mexico
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Original title
Den umulige time
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Denmark · March 8, 1974
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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September 24, 2009 · Athens Film Festival
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