"You’re not a human being, you’re an athlete", 20-year-old Margarita is told by one of her two merciless coaches. She's preparing to represent Russia in rhythmic gymnastics at the Olympics in Brazil. The training is harsh, particularly in mental terms. However gracefully Rita catches rings or rolls a ball across her shoulders, her coaches expect more from her, time and again. Warmth and solace come in her scant free time, when she talks with her boyfriend on Skype or hangs out with her parents. This film shows how the Russian system for training athletes transgresses boundaries. The film focuses on Rita’s state of mind – she seems to be perpetually on the verge of tears.
Filmography
2017 – Virš galimybių ribos (dok. f.) / Over the Limit (doc.)
2016 – Šilta ir šalta (trumpametražis) / Hot and Cold (short)
2015 – Pasikalbėk su manimi (trumpametražis dok. f.) / Talk to Me (short doc.)
2010 – Rytoj, kai tu miegosi (trumpametražis) / Tomorrow When You Sleep (short)
2010 – Vakha ir Magomedas (trumpametražis dok. f.) / Vakha and Magomed (short doc.)
Director(s) - Marta Prus
Screenwriter(s) - Marta Prus
Actors - Margarita Mamun
Producer(s) - Maciej Kubicki, Anna Kępińska, Hans Robert Eisenhauer
Cinematographer - Adam Sebastian Suzin
Editor(s) - Maciej Pawlinski
Composer(s) - Mikolai Stroinski
Sales agent - Autlook Filmsales
Distributor -
Production company -
Dialogues - Russian
Subtitles - Lithuanian, English
Filmography
2017 – Virš galimybių ribos (dok. f.) / Over the Limit (doc.)
2016 – Šilta ir šalta (trumpametražis) / Hot and Cold (short)
2015 – Pasikalbėk su manimi (trumpametražis dok. f.) / Talk to Me (short doc.)
2010 – Rytoj, kai tu miegosi (trumpametražis) / Tomorrow When You Sleep (short)
2010 – Vakha ir Magomedas (trumpametražis dok. f.) / Vakha and Magomed (short doc.)