The Impossible Hour (Den umulige time) 50 years old

The Impossible Hour is a concentrated study of Ole Ritter's attempt in Mexico City in 1974 to set a new record for the hour - described in the film as "the noblest, most difficult record that can be set on a bicycle". A brief retrospective in black and white sets the historical framework, with shots of Ritter and Eddy Merckx' successful record attempts in 1968 and 1972 respectively, and a few words about former record holders such as Fausto Coppi.The film follows Ritter's three record attempts chronologically, which, accompanied by a Mexican marching band on the bandstand, all fail.

Credits

The Impossible Hour Cast

Name Character
Ole Ritter He was 32, now 83 years old as Himself

The Impossible Hour Crew

Name Department
Anders Refn as Editor. He was 29 (now 80) years old Editing
Jørgen Leth as Director. He was 36 (now 87) years old Directing
Jørgen Leth as Producer. He was 36 (now 87) years old Production
The Impossible Hour (50 years)

  • Release day: Friday, March 08, 1974
  • Runtime: 45 minutes