Running for the Truth: Alex Schwazer is a Netflix documentary miniseries written by the protagonist himself regarding an alleged case of doping in the world of elite sports and the efforts made to overcome that stain on his record.
A documentary that tells us the story of the olympic racewalking champion, Alex Schwazer who, accused of doping himself, had to fight against the organizations and charges of drugs consumption that led his career to disaster.
About the Documentary
In 2008, the fight against doping was at its peak, with the Lance Armstrong case still kicking its legs and organizations trying to legislate and draw the fine line between the legal and the illegal.
And, in between, the Beijing Olympics with Alex Schwazer competing for his medal.
What happened, you can find out in this Netflix documentary series that delves into the intricacies of sport and a subject matter that, apparently simple,...
A documentary that tells us the story of the olympic racewalking champion, Alex Schwazer who, accused of doping himself, had to fight against the organizations and charges of drugs consumption that led his career to disaster.
About the Documentary
In 2008, the fight against doping was at its peak, with the Lance Armstrong case still kicking its legs and organizations trying to legislate and draw the fine line between the legal and the illegal.
And, in between, the Beijing Olympics with Alex Schwazer competing for his medal.
What happened, you can find out in this Netflix documentary series that delves into the intricacies of sport and a subject matter that, apparently simple,...
- 4/13/2023
- by Veronica Loop
- Martin Cid - TV
Netflix’s Italian arm is hunting for anti-heroes.
During a session here at Mia Market in Rome, Netflix Vice President of Italian Originals Eleanora ‘Tinny’ Andreatta said Italy had been traditionally starved of characters from the “imperfect hero to the rough hero” and wanted more of these tropes in her local programs.
Appearing alongside Netflix Emea chief Larry Tanz, she pointed to Everything Calls for Salvation, a drama about a troubled young man who is forced to spend a week in a mental hospital, only to find friendship and love from his fellow patients.
It’s loosely based on Daniele Mencarelli’s novel of the same name and directed by Francesco Bruni, and launches on Netflix tomorrow globally. Audiences members in Italy seemed enthused by a trailer of the show, which has hints of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.
“It’s a story that looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the young generation,...
During a session here at Mia Market in Rome, Netflix Vice President of Italian Originals Eleanora ‘Tinny’ Andreatta said Italy had been traditionally starved of characters from the “imperfect hero to the rough hero” and wanted more of these tropes in her local programs.
Appearing alongside Netflix Emea chief Larry Tanz, she pointed to Everything Calls for Salvation, a drama about a troubled young man who is forced to spend a week in a mental hospital, only to find friendship and love from his fellow patients.
It’s loosely based on Daniele Mencarelli’s novel of the same name and directed by Francesco Bruni, and launches on Netflix tomorrow globally. Audiences members in Italy seemed enthused by a trailer of the show, which has hints of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.
“It’s a story that looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the young generation,...
- 10/13/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
With its seventh edition coming to an end, Venice’s Book Adaptation Rights Market (Barm) is already eyeing the future. The three-day event – taking place during the Italian fest – is now recognized as the third most important annual rendezvous by the publishers, states Pascal Diot, head of industry sidebar Venice Production Bridge.
“It’s starting to be ‘the’ event for the publishers to attend,” agrees Vpb’s Chiara Marin.
“Before, I would go to all these book fairs and when I would mention Venice Film Festival, people would go: ‘What are you doing here?,’ ” she laughs.
As the demand for adapted stories increases, even more publishers and literary agencies were invited this year, including Taipei’s Dala Publishing, Emily Books Agency and The Grayhawk Agency. Due to popular demand, the event also decided to focus on comics and graphic novels, with the likes of Casterman, Glénat, Nathan, Tunué, Astiberri Ediciones,...
“It’s starting to be ‘the’ event for the publishers to attend,” agrees Vpb’s Chiara Marin.
“Before, I would go to all these book fairs and when I would mention Venice Film Festival, people would go: ‘What are you doing here?,’ ” she laughs.
As the demand for adapted stories increases, even more publishers and literary agencies were invited this year, including Taipei’s Dala Publishing, Emily Books Agency and The Grayhawk Agency. Due to popular demand, the event also decided to focus on comics and graphic novels, with the likes of Casterman, Glénat, Nathan, Tunué, Astiberri Ediciones,...
- 9/10/2022
- by Marta Balaga
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has opened an office in Italy and unveiled a huge slate of scripted and unscripted series and films from many of the country’s biggest producers, with Co-CEO Reed Hastings detailing the streamer’s roots in the nation.
Located in the heart of Rome, the office will house around 70 staff and adds to Netflix’s suite of European bases, which already includes the UK, France, Spain and, most recently, Poland, among others. Netflix said the new base cements a “long-term commitment” to Italy and its creative community.
For a full rundown of the slated projects, scroll to the bottom.
Netflix launched the office and slate today at an event in Italy’s capital city, where a marquee recalling the facades of 1970s Italian movie theaters was unveiled in the iconic Trevi Fountain Square.
Company founder and Co-CEO Reed Hastings was in attendance, alongside VP of Italian Language Series Tinny Andreatta,...
Located in the heart of Rome, the office will house around 70 staff and adds to Netflix’s suite of European bases, which already includes the UK, France, Spain and, most recently, Poland, among others. Netflix said the new base cements a “long-term commitment” to Italy and its creative community.
For a full rundown of the slated projects, scroll to the bottom.
Netflix launched the office and slate today at an event in Italy’s capital city, where a marquee recalling the facades of 1970s Italian movie theaters was unveiled in the iconic Trevi Fountain Square.
Company founder and Co-CEO Reed Hastings was in attendance, alongside VP of Italian Language Series Tinny Andreatta,...
- 5/6/2022
- by Jesse Whittock and Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Rome, Feb 19 (Ians) The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) on Thursday slammed an Italian judge's decision to clear the criminal proceedings against Italian race walker Alex Schwazer.
Investigating Judge Walter Pelino dismissed the case against Schwazer in the 2008 Beijing Olympic 50km walking champion "for not having committed the facts".
Later, Wada released a statement on Twitter on Thursday saying, "Wada is appalled by the multiple reckless and groundless allegations made by the judge against the organisation and other parties to the case," Xinhua news agency reports.
Schwazer, 36, was suspended for eight years before the 2016 Rio Olympics for testing positive for anabolic steroids. His samples taken on January 1, 2016 initially tested negative, but a retest that May revealed a positive result.
Pelino said, "The urine samples taken from Alex Schwazer on January 1, 2016 had been altered to obtain a positive result (in order to) obtain the disqualification and discredit the athlete."
He also criticised Wada,...
Investigating Judge Walter Pelino dismissed the case against Schwazer in the 2008 Beijing Olympic 50km walking champion "for not having committed the facts".
Later, Wada released a statement on Twitter on Thursday saying, "Wada is appalled by the multiple reckless and groundless allegations made by the judge against the organisation and other parties to the case," Xinhua news agency reports.
Schwazer, 36, was suspended for eight years before the 2016 Rio Olympics for testing positive for anabolic steroids. His samples taken on January 1, 2016 initially tested negative, but a retest that May revealed a positive result.
Pelino said, "The urine samples taken from Alex Schwazer on January 1, 2016 had been altered to obtain a positive result (in order to) obtain the disqualification and discredit the athlete."
He also criticised Wada,...
- 2/19/2021
- by IANS
- GlamSham
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