Chasing the Line (2021)
Barely 22, Franz Klammer finds himself at the “eye of the storm” when he shows up for the men’s downhill competition at the 1976 Winter Olympic Games. Since the previous season the charismatic newcomer has won virtually every race. The pressure from the media and the public and the hopes of an entire nation are off the scales. His sponsor is pushing him to switch equipment right before the competition, the weather is getting steadily worse, and his toughest rivals know that Franz has to do better than just a flawless run. Franz senses that he has to find his own path and that only the love of his life can give him the strength to do that. This is the most important race of his life in which he skis a line that nobody even thought was possible and which will make him to this day a legend in the sport of downhill skiing.
Cast
- Julian Waldner - Franz Klammer
- Valerie Huber - Eva Klammer
- Wiltrud Schreiner - Selma Sturmberger
- Fabian Schiffkorn - Helmut Langwallner
- Harry Lampl - Heinz Prüller
- Noah L. Perktold - Werner Grissmann
- Wolfgang Oliver - Charly Kahr
- Doris Dexl - Mutter von Franz
- Arnold Dörfler - Vater von Franz
- Marii Weichsler - Barbara Klammer
Screenplay
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
sports, biography
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chasing the Line about?
- Barely 22, Franz Klammer finds himself at the “eye of the storm” when he shows up for the men’s downhill competition at the 1976 Winter Olympic Games. Since the previous season the charismatic newcomer has won virtually every race. The pressure from the media and the public and the hopes of an entire nation are off the scales. His sponsor is pushing him to switch equipment right before the competition, the weather is getting steadily worse, and his toughest rivals know that Franz has to do better than just a flawless run. Franz senses that he has to find his own path and that only the love of his life can give him the strength to do that. This is the most important race of his life in which he skis a line that nobody even thought was possible and which will make him to this day a legend in the sport of downhill skiing.
- Who directed Chasing the Line?
- Chasing the Line was directed by Andreas Schmied.
- Who stars in Chasing the Line?
- Chasing the Line stars Julian Waldner, Valerie Huber, Wiltrud Schreiner, Fabian Schiffkorn, Harry Lampl, Noah L. Perktold.
- How long is Chasing the Line?
- Chasing the Line has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Chasing the Line?
- Chasing the Line is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Chasing the Line produced?
- Chasing the Line was produced in Austria.
- What are the themes of Chasing the Line?
- The themes of Chasing the Line include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.