13 Days in France

13 Days in France

Part of 100 Years of Olympic Films: 1912–2012

1968•1h 52m•6.0/10

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This colorful documentary chronicles the events of the 1968 Winter Olympics in France. The events made international celebrities of skater Peggy Fleming and skier Jean-Claude Killy for their gold-medal performances. The camera accurately catches the speed of bobsleds and downhill racers and ski jumpers as they race for the gold. President Charles DeGaulle is shown observing the action over 13 days, which saw France earn the best performance to date in the winter games.

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Les Films 13

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FR

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Jean-Claude Killy

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Peggy Fleming

Peggy Fleming

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