The Impossible Hour

The Impossible Hour — Plot

The Impossible Hour is a concentrated study of Ole Ritter's attempt in Mexico City in 1974 to set a new record for the hour - described in the film as "the noblest, most difficult record that can be set on a bicycle". A brief retrospective in black and white sets the historical framework, with shots of Ritter and Eddy Merckx' successful record attempts in 1968 and 1972 respectively, and a few words about former record holders such as Fausto Coppi.The film follows Ritter's three record attempts chronologically, which, accompanied by a Mexican marching band on the bandstand, all fail.

• Release date
• March 8, 1974
• Runtime
• 45 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Jørgen Leth

The Impossible Hour — Cast

Ole Ritter Himself