I can certainly reccomend this documentary to all cyclists and to a wider audience who should be interested in a story of a brilliant, but ultimately fatally flawed talent. Although his desperately sad death is covered, it feels almost as a coda to the main film, as thought the filmmakers didn't quite have the confidence to give it more prominence and depth. 1 of 1 people found this review helpful. PANTANI: THE ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF A CYCLIST explores the true story behind this remarkable man’s achievements and his tragic fall. 1 talking about this. Doubtless another writer could create a very different story from the same material, but Erskine chose his POV and stayed true to it throughout the film. But six years after this extraordinary feat and only 34 years old, tragically, Pantani was dead. After his death was discussed, there was a graphic that showed how many cyclists died of EPO side effects during those years, so it is very unclear. The cinematography and music is SO moving and compelling. A documentary chronicling sports legend Lance Armstrong's improbable rise and ultimate fall from grace. This FAQ is empty. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2014. Pantani was a hero to millions and was seen as the saviour of cycling during a time when doping scandals threatened to destroy the sport. Good contributions from many of the usual suspects, although I found it a bit odd that Matt Rendall was interviewed for a film based on his own book. Movie Info Filmmaker James Erskine documents Marco Pantani's battle with addiction after winning Tour de France and Giro d'Italia in 1998 until his death from cocaine poisoning six years later. Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist in UK cinemas Now. But while Alex Gibney’s The Armstrong Lie is as much a film about power and lies as it is about Lance Armstrong, Erskine’s documentary Pantani: The Accidental Death Of A Cyclist restricts itself to the biography of the Italian road race rider. Documentary, Certificate: M It avoids expounding on hemoglobin levels that are natrually cutivated (as in Hymalayian runners) perhaps with genetic propensity, that are NOT cultivated through EPO or other forms of doping. Check out our gallery of the 2021 Golden Globe nominees in the leading and supporting acting categories, as the characters they so brilliantly played and in real life, Title: I just found it slow and no interviewees were named, so unless you are really into cycling, you have no idea who is speaking, plus very key doping info was omitted (unless the release date is over 7yrs in error, which I can find no evidence of). However, less than six years later, aged just 34, he died alone, in a cheap hotel room, from acute cocaine poisoning. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Unlike Armstrong, Pantani is a likeable character, undone by the era he competed in and a hint of conspiracy aimed at slowing his meteoric rise. Discovered in a cheap Italian hotel, he died alone apparently from acute cocaine poisoning. Documentary 2014 1 hr 30 min. RACE. Accidental Death of a Cyclist places Pantani's life under the microscope and uses his story to interrogate the culture of cycling at the time. He was a hero to millions, the saviour of cycling following the doping scandals which threatened to destroy the sport. Most CD/DVD/Blu Ray are sealed by the maufacturer, However not all are. This is a thoroughly solid, professional documentary and made with passion and expertise. (2014). Pantani was a mentally fragile man unsuitable for fame, but with an enormous talent for riding mountain stages that fame was unavoidable. This is the story of the tragic battles fought by the most important Italian cyclist of his generation; man versus mountain, athlete … By doing so, they become among the most popular in the world of cycling. Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist. A graphic noveltitled Gli ultimi gi… Following Leopard Trek and the Schleck Brothers, focusing 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. They never go into details of his cause of death. The film shows his life with a degree of sympathy, and is well served by the excellent archive footage and 'talking heads' . I don't know why the film did not just say this. The unfortunate part is why are they confronted with that decision in the first place? In 1998 Marco Pantani, the most flamboyant and popular cyclist of his era, won both the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia, a titanic feat of physical and mental endurance that no rider has repeated… ‎Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist (2014) directed by James Erskine • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd However, less than six years later, aged just 34, he died alone, in a cheap hotel room, from acute cocaine poisoning. According to his wiki, he had cerebral edema, heart failure, and acute cocaine poisoning.