Are You Going to the Ball? (1987)

This Soviet documentary investigates the demanding training system behind the country’s Olympic gymnastics program. Featuring interviews with former champions including Olga Korbut and Lyudmila Turischeva, the film examines how young girls were recruited and trained for international competition, revealing the physical strain and personal sacrifices involved in pursuing gymnastic success.

Released

1987-01-01

Genres

Documentary

Runtime

28 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Nadezhda Khvorova