Senna
United Kingdom
2010
104 Min
Color
1.85:1
English
Synopsis
The story of Ayrton Senna, perhaps the greatest race car driver who ever lived, is an epic tale that literally twists at every turn. In the mid 1980s, Senna, a young, gifted driver, exploded onto the world of Formula One racing. As a Brazilian in a predominantly European sport, a purist in a world polluted with backroom deals, and a man of faith in an arena filled with cynicism, Senna had to fight hard—both on and off the track. Facing titanic struggles, he conquered Formula One and became a global icon who was idolized in his home country.
Told solely through the use of archival footage, Asif Kapadia’s documentary is a thrill ride worthy of its daring subject. Adrenaline will be pumping as cameras from inside Senna’s car put you smack-dab in the driver’s seat. Buckle your seat belt; Senna will take you on a trip you do not want to miss. –Sundance Film Festival
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Amani
11Apr12
somewhere between the uninterrupted(by talking heads) archival footage and the underdog story, did I begin to truly grasp this story of Ayrton Senna. He was an amazing driver , and a flawed but noteworthy human being. He was an athlete and died doing something he loved. One garners great respect for him, while also being exposed to his life through various lenses. A must-see doc.
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