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The Road Uphill streaming

2011 Movie Luxembourg Documentary 89 min Ages 0+
By: Jean-Louis Schuller With: Andy Schleck, Phil Liggett, Philippe Brunel, Fränk Schleck, Johny Schleck

Luxembourg. One of the world's smallest countries, a green and peaceful place bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. The birthplace of two brothers, Andy and Fränk Schleck, two of the world's best professional cyclists. National heroes and the sportsmen that their country had been waiting for, Leopard Trek, the new Luxembourgish team built around Andy and Fränk were the favourites to win the 2011 Tour de France. Following Leopard Trek and the Schleck Brothers, the new documentary « The Road Uphill » by director Jean-Louis Schuller focuses upon the team's participation in the prestigious 2011 Tour de France and upon their physical and mental preparation for the biggest cycling event in the world. This intimate cinematic portrait of two brothers and a team who are under pressure to live up to the expectations of their country, takes us on a journey into the lives of these professional cyclists. This film documents the relationships, motivations and belief systems integral to Leopard Trek - the core aspect of the team that is not usually exposed by the lens of television reportage. In a sport that more commonly has one leader rather than two, how does the Schleck's unique brotherhood affect their race ? Does their compassion for one another make them stronger and enable them to overcome greater physical limits? This documentary investigates the day-to-day life of this professional cycling team and the physical, mental and emotional thresholds that they need to overcome to win the greatest race on earth.

Filmium rating
74%

Mood

Focused
Inspiring
Motivational
Reflective

Cast & Crew

Jean-Louis Schuller
Johny Schleck
Jens Voigt
Andy Schleck
Philippe Brunel
Fränk Schleck
Phil Liggett
Jean-Louis Schuller (Director)
Leopard Trek
Leopard Trek Team
Professional Cyclists
Squeeze Brothers

Cinematic Technique

Close-Up
Immersive
Wide Shot

Pace

Balanced
Reflective
Steady

Style

Documentary
Immersive
Observational

Time-Period

2010S

Central Conflict

Winning Tour De France

Characters

Leopard Trek Team
Squeeze Brothers

Historical Context

2011 Cycling Season

Key Plot Points

Race Participation
Team Preparation

Plot

Athletic Training
Overcoming Challenges
Professional Cycling
Team Dynamics
Trust

Setting

Professional Cycling Race

Shooting Location

Tour De France

Theme

Motivation
Perseverance
Teamwork
Trust

Genre

Biographical
Documentary
Sports

Audiences

Cycling Enthusiasts
Cycling Fans
Documentary Viewers
Motivational Seekers
Sports Enthusiasts
Sports Fans

Titles

The Road Uphill

Production Countries

Germany

Release Year

2011
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