Renaud Lavillenie, all the way to the top(2016)

Renaud Lavillenie, all the way to the top is a documentary following the French pole vaulter's quest for Olympic gold at Rio 2016. After breaking Sergei Bubka's legendary world record in Donetsk in 2014, Lavillenie became one of the sport's dominant athletes. Director Cédric Klapisch spent over a year documenting the champion's intense preparation, capturing both the physical and mental demands of chasing greatness at the highest level. The film traces Lavillenie's journey as he pursues not just victory, but another record-breaking performance on sport's biggest stage.