Seven Minutes of Soul

During the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 in Athens, one of the most legendary achievements in the history of international sports took place. Spyros Louis won the first official Marathon, leaving everyone speechless and causing great enthusiasm in Greece and abroad. But how an unknown water carrier from Maroussi, who had never participated in a sports game before, achieved such an inconceivable record? The documentary ‘Seven Minutes of Soul’ follows Panos Vlachos’ attempt to explore the exact conditions that led to Spyros Louis’ feat, to try himself in these, but also to shed some light on the most controversial Marathon to date.

Directed by Panos Vlahos, Seven Minutes of Soul leans on a strong ensemble — Panos Vlahos — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2020.