Streif: One Hell of a Ride (2014)

Streif: One Hell of a Ride (2014) (Blu-Ray) (*)

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Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
French ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
French ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
France ( Blu-Ray/Region A/B/C )

Running Time:
95 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (2.35:1)

Special Features:
Documentary
Featurette
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2014 and produced in:
Austria ( Germany, Central Europe )

Directed By:
Gerald Salmina
Tom Dauer

Written By:
Gerald Salmina
Tom Dauer

Actors:
Aksel Lund Svindal ..... Himself
Erik Guay ..... Himself
Max Franz ..... Himself
Yuri Danilochkin ..... Himself
Hannes Reichelt ..... Himself
Marcel Hirscher ..... Himself
Hans Grugger ..... Himself
Daniel Albrecht ..... Himself
Felix Neureuther ..... Himself
Bode Miller ..... Himself
Franz Klammer ..... Himself
Hermann Maier ..... Himself
Daron Rahlves ..... Himself
Didier Cuche ..... Himself
Johann Ernst Hinterseer ..... Himself
Axel Naglich ..... Himself

Synopsis:

Now celebrating its 75th anniversary, the annual Hahnenkamm race in Kitzbühel, Austria, has produced unforgettable triumphs and heartrending tragedies, a heritage that is full of myths and legends. Nowhere else is skiing celebrated so intensely. The city, the nation, and the entire winter sports world go crazy for the battles that play out on the slopes, and the race down the Streif is the most anticipated event of all - the Superbowl of skiing. 'STREIF - One Hell of a Ride' vividly shares this momentous occasion, plus everything done in preparation. The ultimate ski race movie, produced by Planet Watch, presented by Red Bull Media House. Starrting: Aksel Lund Svindal, Erik Guay, Max Franz, Hannes Reichelt, Yuri Danilochkin, Marcel Hirscher, Hans Grugger, Daniel Albrecht and others. Narrated by Daron Rahlves and Didier Cuche.

The fairy-tale Tyrolean town of Kitzbühel buzzes with energy as the 2013 Hahnenkamm Races end with a boisterous party. And for good reason: nowhere else are the elite World Cup skiers so happy to have gotten through a race in one piece. They see Hahnenkamm Mountain's downhill course, the Streif, as the ultimate challenge, which can be mastered only with perfect technique and extraordinary courage. As the ski racers leave Kitzbühel for the next World Cup location, the members of the Kitzbüheler Ski Club (KSC) are already starting preparations for the following year's race. 'STREIF - One Hell of a Ride' documents this work - both the spectacular achievements and the unsung efforts - over the course of one year. At the same time, the film follows five international athletes - Aksel Lund Svindal, Max Franz, Hannes Reichelt, Erik Guay and Yuri Danilochkin - at home in their native countries, during their summer training and in their free time. As the 2014 Hahnenkamm approaches, these two narratives become more and more interwoven, interspersed with stories from the event's past, until the athletes arrive back in Kitzbühel… The tension rises by the minute during race week. Unseasonably warm weather has already been causing sleepless nights for the organizers, and up to the last moment they are still doubtful as to how - even whether - the iconic downhill contest will take place. And the drama only intensifies. Frontrunner Erik Guay is injured before the training session. Young charger Max Franz discovers that he still has a lot to learn on the Streif. Superstar Aksel Lund Svindal is confident that victory is finally within his reach - but that confidence may be premature. And Hannes Reichelt surprises his fans with a perfect run, only to discover that the unforgiving course has left him far from unscathed. more...

Top ski racers Aksel Lund Svindal, Erik Guay, Max Franz and Hannes Reichelt in action.

This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 01 February, 2020.