Project Detail

Time Trial

Name: Time Trial
Director: Finlay Pretsell
Genre: Scottish, Sport
Released: 2017
Duration: 81 mins

Synopsis

Focusing on the final races of cyclist David Millar’s career, leading up to his last encounter with the Tour de France. The camera goes inside the peloton, is pushed up impossible climbs and forced down rapid descents, lies alongside David in his hotel room in post-race agony. The camera also rides in the support car, the source of comfort, supplies and fleeting relief from the cold. And all in the knowledge that every mile travelled is a mile closer to the end.
This film reveals how the human spirit is driven by a force deeper than success and glory.
Official Selection IDFA 2017 - World premiere

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Details

Year: 2017
Type of project: Features
Running time: 81 mins
Format: HD
Director: Finlay Pretsell 1st Feature
Producer: Sonja Henrici
Executive Producer: Iain Smith, Ian Davies, Noe Mendelle
Editor: Kieran Gosney, Dino Jonsater
Director of Photography: Martin Radich
Sound: CJ Mirra
Composer: Dan Deacon
Principal cast: David Millar, Thomas Dekker
Film Image: © Nadav Kander

Genre

Scottish Sport

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Cycling Films Ltd

c/o Finlay Pretsell
SDI Productions
Scottish Documentary Institute
ECA
74 Lauriston Place
Edinburgh
EH3 9DF

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Sales Company

Autlook Filmsales

Spittelberggasse 3/14
1070 Vienna
Austria

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