Directed by:
Paul CrowderScreenplay:
Mark MonroeCast:
Michael Fassbender, Michael Schumacher, Niki Lauda, Nigel Mansell, Lewis Hamilton, Sid Watkins, Emerson Fittipaldi, Bernie Ecclestone, James Hunt (a.f.)VOD (1)
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1 is an action documentary showcasing the glamour, speed, danger and excitement of Formula 1 Grand Prix racing - the greatest show on earth. Narrated by Michael Fassbender, the film tells the story of the golden age of Formula 1, when the sport became terrifyingly dangerous. In the late 1960s, Formula 1 cars doubled their engine size and sprouted wings, making them incredibly quick, but even more hazardous. With money pouring in from sponsorship and a new worldwide television audience, superstar drivers were born, thrown like gladiators into the ring. The drivers were legendary with charisma and raw talent, but many of them paid the ultimate price. Using rare archival footage and the greatest list of interviews ever assembled, 1 follows the story of the drivers who raced on the edge and those who stood up to change the sport forever. (Entertainment One)
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For my taste, too much time is spent on the early era, when Formula One was in its infancy, but everything was at the beginning and the appeal and trends were gradually developing. On the other hand, there’s not much of the golden era, or the modern era. Lauda vs Hunt is OK, there is very little Senna, and Prost is basically not there at all, yet the duel between these two drivers is perhaps even more epic and longer than the one between the knights of the 1970s. It's solidly done, though, with lots of valuable facts and interviews
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The number one in the title signifies the position of the creators' greatest motor sport in their personal hobbies. They want to tell us everything about it – or at least something about everything. As a result, it necessarily ends up somewhat fragmented in terms of the overall history of the Formula One race, but some powerful moments make up for everything else, especially for those of us who did not experience that deadly time. Paul Crowder and Mark Monroe build a monumental monument to everyone who paid the highest price for their love of stepping on the pedal, and it is precisely in the divided and emotional memories of past rivals, friends, or lovers that the documentary is painfully powerful.
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