For those that are in Melb;
Hell On Wheels (a.k.a. Hoellentour)
Nova Cinemas, Lygon Crt, Carlton
Season starts: 19 May
The brilliant Tour de France documentary Hell on Wheels is the first
theatrical release by the newly established Aztec International and
will screen for an exclusive season at Nova Cinemas, opening on 19 May.
The Tour de France is the world's premier cycling race, watched by
millions of people around the world. The appeal is easily explained -
the often stunning locations; the fierce international competition; the
courage displayed in completing the course. Of all the endurance races
worldwide, The Tour always takes highest priority, for cyclist and fans
alike.
With the film Hell On Wheels, Academy Award winning director Pepe
Danquart celebrates the 100th tour. Danquart focuses primarily on 2
German riders, Rolf Aldag, and the legendary nemesis of Australian
sprinters, Erik Zabel. He picked a great year to document the race, as
2003 provided the most dramatic and exciting race for many decades.
Danquart's narrative traces the history of the event, including some
wonderful old footage, the media scrums, the crowds along the way and
some brilliant racing action. But ultimately, it's the rider
portraits that make the film unique.
Hell On Wheels sidesteps convention in identifying some of the raw,
human aspects to the race. It's the combination of grace and raw
power that viewers are guaranteed each year. And Hell On Wheels offers
them in spades, in a compelling visual document.
Trailer:
http://www.hoellentour-derfilm.de/dl/trailer%20gross.mov