Project Detail

Harder Than You Think

Harder Than You Think

Synopsis

Exploring the history and current standing of the Paralympic Games, which has grown to become the world's third largest sporting event. With access to over 70 years of never-before-seen archive footage, this film will tell the incredible story of the Paralympic Games; from the visionaries who brought the Games to life to the athletes of today as they continue their journey to Tokyo 2020.

Details

Year
2020
Type of project
Features
Director
Ian Bonhôte, Peter Ettedgui
Producer
John Battsek, Greg Nugent, Andrew Ruhemann, Andee Ryder
Co-Producer
Robert Ford
Executive Producer
Barbara Broccoli, Richard Curtis, Xavier Gonzalez, Tatyana McFadden
Editor
Otto Burnham
Director of Photography
Will Pugh
Archive Image
©The Royal Star & Garter Homes

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

A Passion Pictures, HTYT Films production in association with Misfits Entertainment

Passion Pictures

County House
33-34 Rathbone Place
London
W1T 1JN

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