Queering the Pitch

Ready

September 2008 •English

Absinthe remains committed to documenting these amazing riders with the most timeless and stylish medium: Film. Following up to last year’s question ‘Optimistic?’, Absinthe answers with a crew of riders who overcome obstacles with spontaneity and skill in another full spectrum snowboard film that is down to have some more fun with snowboarding. Ready.

For Right Or Wrong

January 2006 •English

For For Right Or Wrong is a documentary feature made in conjunction with Burton Snowboards, which profiles several of the companies sponsored riders in their various snow board disciplines; Pipe, Street, Free Ride and Big Air. A large part of the action takes place around the snowboard wunderkind Shaun White, as he prepares to compete in the 2006 winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy. The other various narrative strands follow the different paths of the individual boarders as we see them in action and they talk about why it is they do what they do. The film also introduces Burton Snow Board founder and CEO of Burton, Jake Burton Carpenter.

Cold Fusion

May 2001 •English

For the 52nd year, Warren Miller is back—with his best film ever! Join Cold Fusion’s world-class athletes as they embark on exciting adventures to such extraordinary locations as Kenya and Verbier, in search of the bluest skies and deepest powder. Warren Miller’s films have been astounding audiences for half a century—inspiring people of all ages to keep their snowriding dream alive—and this 52nd edition is no exception. Cold Fusion delivers the fiercest line-up of talented athletes as they set out on the most exotic, thrilling expeditions ever. But that’s not all! Witness two astounding never-before-seen world records! Complementing the on-screen excitement, Cold Fusion features a thundering soundtrack with electrifying artists like Dave Matthews Band and Foo Fighters. And of course, Warren Millernarratese the film, bringing you plenty of the wry humor that has made him famous. Cold Fusion is one downhill ride you don’t want to miss!

Storm

November 2002 •English

You can’t have all the things we love like skiing and snow without a good Storm. Follow along as skiers and riders like Seth Morrison, Toby Dawson, Jeremy Bloom, Tanner Hall, and Glen Plake tackle every condition and obstacle in their way head on in order to ski some of the freshest snow around. Warren Miller takes you on a trip from Idaho, California, and Colorado, all the way to Canada, Austria and even to the distant country of Georgia and along the way proves that a good Storm can happen wherever you’re at.

MotoGP 2006 Review

December 2006 •English

Official review of the 2006 MotoGP™ season, including highlights from all 17 circuits.

Do You Believe in Miracles? The Story of the 1980 U.S. Hockey Team

January 2002 •English

At the Winter Olympics of 1980, after two tense weeks amidst growing Cold War fears, the U.S. Olympic hockey team found themselves playing improbably against the legendary unbeatable Soviet Army hockey team for Olympic Gold. From the live footage taken at Lake Placid, NY, and through interviews beginning with the team's assembly through the experience of winning the gold medal.

Lance

January 2020 •English

A personal examination of the rise and fall of Lance Armstrong.

Projekt Gold

July 2007 •German

Perfect moment - L'aventure continue

January 2004 •French

On land, sea and air: sport and extreme sensations. On the program, among others: Garret McNamara's fight with "Jaws", a formidable surfing spot, snowboarding with Xavier De Le Rue, three times world champion, windsurfing with Josh Angulo in Cape Verde, freefly with the parachutists of Team Babylon.

Step Into Liquid

August 2003 •English

No special effects. No stuntmen. No stereotypes. No other feeling comes close. Surfers and secret spots from around the world are profiled in this documentary.

Girl-Boy

March 2025 •English

Four masculine-presenting Nigerians challenge gender norms and share their profound journeys via animation and childhood memories.

Fight Without Hate

December 1948 •English

A documentary covering the 1948 Olympic Games in St. Moritz.

XIVth Olympiad: The Glory of Sport

September 1948 •English

A documentary covering the 1948 Olympic Games in St. Moritz, Switzerland, and London, England.

The VI Olympic Winter Games, Oslo 1952

October 1952 •Norwegian

A documentary covering the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, Norway.

Where the World Meets

November 1952 •Finnish

A first part of a documentary on the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki.

Gold and Glory

March 1953 •Finnish

A second part of a documentary covering the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki.

Memories of the Olympic Summer of 1952

January 1954 •Finnish

Documentary footage from the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki.

White Vertigo

December 1956 •Italian

A documentary covering the 1956 Olympic Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.

Olympic Games 1956

December 1956 •English

A documentary covering the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne and Stockholm.

People, Hopes, Medals

March 1960 •German

A documentary covering the 1960 Winter Olympic Games in Squaw Valley, California.