TT3D: Closer to the Edge

"Just because you're breathing doesn't mean you're alive."

2011 1h 44m EN

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7.6

BANGER

★7.6TMDB · 136

Documentary

Synopsis

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By vividly recounting the TT's legendary rivalries and the Isle of Man's unique road racing history, this 3D feature documentary discovers why modern TT riders still risk their lives to win the world's most dangerous race. The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy is the greatest motorcycle road race in the world, the ultimate challenge for rider and machine. It has always called for a commitment far beyond any other racing event, and many have made the ultimate sacrifice in their quest for victory. A story about freedom of choice, the strength of human spirit and the will to win. It's also an examination of what motivates those rare few, this elite band of brothers who risk everything to win.

“Just because you're breathing doesn't mean you're alive.”

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Cast

Jared Leto
Self - Narrator (voice)
Guy Martin
Self
Ian Hutchinson
Self
John McGuinness
Self
Michael Dunlop
Self
Keith Amor
Self
Bruce Anstey
Self
John Barton
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Richard De Aragues
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Richard De Aragues, shot by Thomas Kürzl. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Andy Gray. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Beverley Mills shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jared Leto and Guy Martin and Ian Hutchinson carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Just because you're breathing doesn't mean you're alive.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1698010 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Richard De Aragues directs. Thomas Kürzl behind the camera. Andy Gray scores. Beverley Mills cuts. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 15 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Richard De Aragues, shot by Thomas Kürzl. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Andy Gray. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Beverley Mills shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jared Leto and Guy Martin and Ian Hutchinson carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Just because you're breathing doesn't mean you're alive.".
8IMDB entry: tt1698010 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.