Senna

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  • Opened August 12, 2011 
  • 1 hr 44 min
  • PG-13 | some language

  • The most exciting driver to ever race Formula One, the handsome, charismatic Ayrton Senna became a Brazilian national hero and an icon to racing fans worldwide. But you don't need to know the first thing about racing to be thrilled and moved by Asif Kapadia's high-octane documentary, composed entirely from archival footage. It's an edge-of your-seat documentary that explores the backroom politics, bitter rivalries and the glamour of a sport that leaves no room for error. At the same time, it's a character study of a near-mythic genius who was a man of uncompromising humanity and grace. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Frank Williams
  • Director: Asif Kapadia
  • Genres: Documentary

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by racman1

the most exciting driver to ever race formula one the handsome charismatic aryton senna became a brazilian national hero and an icon to racing fans worldwide but you need to know the first thing...

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by nhp

What can I say ... If you ever loved competition, rivalry, and especially high speeds, "Senna" brings it just about as good as a film can. Told with old footage and vocal narrative, its arc is not as...

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by keddell

I'm an F1 fan, so I'm biased, but it was great film. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's a brilliant documentary....

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
| Joe Williams

With such supercharged material under the hood, a magnetic man behind the wheel and a nimble director manning the pits, Senna is simply the greatest sports film I have ever seen. Read full review

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Entertainment Weekly
| Lisa Schwarzbaum

With exemplary use of archival footage, director Asif Kapadia expertly contrasts episodes of adrenaline-rush speed with moments of reflective slow motion to capture the addictive thrill and danger of the sport, as well as the personal values of the humble, spiritual sportsman. Read full review

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Wall Street Journal
| Joe Morgenstern

What's most rewarding, though, is that Mr. Senna speaks extensively and eloquently for himself, and reveals himself to be an eminently human hero. He's thoughtful, even philosophical, about decisions that deprive him of seemingly well-earned victories. Read full review

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Washington Post
| Ann Hornaday

Senna is what film critics might call a TMSI movie, as in: Trust me, see it. Read full review

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