Over the Limit

Margarita Mamun, an elite Russian rhythmic gymnast, is struggling to become an Olympic champion. It is the most important year of her career and her last chance to achieve the ultimate goal, the gold Olympic medal. The film creates a captivating portrait of a young woman who is desperately trying to handle her own ambitions and meet the expectations of the official Russian training system. It offers an exclusive access to the hidden world of the elite gymnastics and a unique insight into the triangle between the young sportswoman and her two trainers. Director will be available for Q&A after the program.

Director: Marta Prus

Screenplay: Marta Prus

Cinematography: Adam Suzin

Music: Mikolai Stroinski

Film Editor: Maciej Pawlinski

Principal Cast: Yana Kudryavtseva, Margarita Mamun, Irina Viner

Runtime: 74 min minutes

Release Year: 2018

Genre: Documentary