Velorama (2014)
Documentary looking at a century of cycling. Commissioned to mark the arrival of the 2014 Tour de France in Yorkshire, the film makes full use of stunning British Film Institute footage to transport the audience on a journey from the invention of the modern bike, through the rise of recreational cycling, to gruelling competitive races. Award-winning director Daisy Asquith artfully combines the richly-diverse archive with a hypnotic soundtrack from cult composer Bill Nelson in a joyful, absorbing watch for both cycling and archive fans.
Director: Daisy Asquith
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: July 6, 2014
Production: BFI
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
Themes
Cycling Races and Road Endurance, Classic Cycling Races and Endurance
Keywords
cycle, bicycle, bike, cycling, woman director, storyville
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Velorama about?
- Documentary looking at a century of cycling. Commissioned to mark the arrival of the 2014 Tour de France in Yorkshire, the film makes full use of stunning British Film Institute footage to transport the audience on a journey from the invention of the modern bike, through the rise of recreational cycling, to gruelling competitive races. Award-winning director Daisy Asquith artfully combines the richly-diverse archive with a hypnotic soundtrack from cult composer Bill Nelson in a joyful, absorbing watch for both cycling and archive fans.
- Who directed Velorama?
- Velorama was directed by Daisy Asquith.
- How long is Velorama?
- Velorama has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Velorama?
- Velorama is a Documentary film.
- Where was Velorama produced?
- Velorama was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Velorama?
- The themes of Velorama include: Cycling Races and Road Endurance, Classic Cycling Races and Endurance.