The films explain the bombing at the Munich Olympics, which turns 50; see tips

Acclaimed productions such as Steven Spielberg’s “Munich” or the Oscar-winning documentary “A Day in September” have dealt with a sad episode in the history of sport

The terrorist attack against the Israeli delegation a Munich Olympics in 1972, celebrates 50 years from the date on which it took place this Monday 5th. The event has already been the subject of a series of documentaries and films. Take a look below:

“Visions of eight”

The official website of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) offers a 1 hour and 50 minute documentary about the 1972 Olympics. Produced by David Wolper, it has eight directors from different countries, portraying different points of the competition. The part directed by John Schlesinger (The Marathon) focuses specifically on the terrorist attack.

‘Munich’ (2005)

Perhaps the best-known production on the subject, the feature film directed by Steven Spielberg addresses the Israeli hunting operation of those involved in the massacre, the members of the Black September group. With Daniel Craig, Eric Bana in the cast.

‘Munich, 1972: One Day in September’ (1999)

Released in 1999, the documentary (in original, One day in September) is narrated by Michael Douglas and won the Oscar for Best Documentary the following year. Directed by Kevin Macdonald, it reports in detail the unfolding of the episode. The 90-minute video contains an unedited interview with the only terrorist who participated in the incident and was not killed by Israel, Jamal al-Gashey, whose whereabouts are unknown. It also collects testimonies from people directly involved in negotiations with terrorists, such as officials of the Olympic Committee, the police and the German government.

Mossad officials and relatives of the dead athletes, including Ankie Spitzer – whose husband Andrey was killed in the attack – also granted interviews for the documentary. For EstadioIn 2012, Ankie said she was “quite satisfied” with the result of the film, “even though we had problems with the original version, which showed shocking images of the bodies” of the dead athletes.

“The Sword of Gideon” (1986)

Since 1986, the long sword of Gideon it is the Israeli plan. It is worth noting that many details of the plans were only revealed decades later, which makes the film’s story somewhat incomplete compared to more recent productions.

Source: Terra

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