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Chariots of Fire (1981)

Film
DirectorHugh Hudson
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Figures

Characters
  • The character of Harold Abrahams and his struggle against antisemitism.
  • The character of Eric Liddell and his integration of faith and sport.
Objects & symbols
  • The recurring use of slow-motion cinematography during running sequences.
Locations
  • The 1924 Paris Olympics setting and the representation of the British team.
Form & technique
  • The film's overall visual and narrative style (costumes, setting, pastoral imagery).
  • The Vangelis musical score, specifically its use of synthesizers.
Tropes
  • The conflict between Harold Abrahams and the Cambridge masters over his hiring of a professional coach, Sam Mussabini.