The Soul Is Greater Than the WorldMovie
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
The Soul Is Greater Than the World is a 1985 documentary movie directed by Stefan Jarl.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 45m, production credits from Sweden, an original language code of SV.
The credited cast includes Ricky Bruch, Rolf Danneberg, Carl Fredrik Dymling, Bosse Hansson. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
