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Hell on Wheels

A Film by Academy Award-Winning Director Pepe Danquart



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Synopsis

On the Road... Behind the Scenes... With the Riders of Le Tour de France!

LOVE LANCE, ZABEL & VINO? You'll love Hell on Wheels, the first film about professional bike racing for both hardcore fans and newcomers to the sport!

Le Tour de France, the toughest bicycle race of all, recently celebrated its 100th birthday. Year after year this spectacular event fascinates millions of people worldwide. But within the beauty of the French countryside and the tensions of the race, Academy Award Winner Pepe Danquart chose to illustrate the torture and the pain, the fear and the courage of the riders of the Tour.

In the process he captures the thrill of the race, the essence of the stunning landscape, and shines light on the Tour's supporting cast - the masseurs, managers, fans and more. Adding a fine sense of history, Hell on Wheels transcends the sport it celebrates to reveal an astonishing human endeavor.

Featuring the world's best bike racers - Lance Armstrong, Eric Zabel, Jan Ullrich,Tyler Hamilton, Alexandre Vinokurov, Andreas Klöden & more!


What the Critics are Saying

"A beautiful film that captures the Tour’s defining moments. Stunning Cinematography - High Drama - Essential Viewing!" - Cyclingnews.com

"Insightful, beautiful! Essential viewing for any fan." - Velonews

"Simply astounding!...It is a film you will watch more than once." - www.theracingpost.us

"Lays bare the agony and the ecstasy of cycling’s premier event. Guaranteed to give noncyclists a greater appreciation of the sport." - The Sunday Mail (Australia)

"One of the very best documentaries I’ve ever seen! Tons of behind the scenes footage that you never get to see. Excellent action footage - see Lance ride through a wall of Basque noise! If you love cycling, don’t miss this film - 10 out of 10!" - London Cyclesport

"The Tour like you've never seen before: you sweat with the protagonists and almost fall off your chair when Lance Armstrong crashes." - www.t-mobile-team.com


Recommended Reading

The Treasures of the Tour De France by Serge Laget et al.

The Story of the Tour De France by Carol McGann & Bill Mcgann

Inside the Tour de France: The Pictures, the Legends, and the Untold Stories of the World's Most Beloved Bicycle Race by Eric Delanzy

It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life by Lance Armstrong


Links

www.cyclingnews.com
www.nyvelocity.com
www.velonews.com
www.theracingpost.us
BikeCircle Community On Wheels


Features and Specifications

Bonus materials:

  • Behind the Scenes Footage
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Photo Gallery
  • And More!

Format: DVD
Running Time: 123 minutes
Color: Color
Language: German w/English subtitles


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