Don’t Look Away

A documentary on the life of Czech Gymnast Vera Caslavska. Caslavska was an outstanding gymnast in her era and one of the all-time greats. In 1968 at the Mexico Olympic Games, following the invasion of her homeland by the Soviet Union, she courageously made a silent gesture of protest on the medal podium that would change her life forever.

Award-winning
Recognition of Honour
Documentary
September 2025
(Czech Republic)
Award-winning
Mention d'honneur
Olympic and paralympic Spirit - Feature
October 2025
(Italy)

Original title

Don't Look Away

Production country

Australia

Year

2025

Duration

01h:19m:23s

Genre

Documentary

Original languaje

English and Czech

Subtitles

English

Sport

Olimpic games

Direction

Ashley Morrison

Production

Ashley Morrison

Trailer

Sessions where it is shown

Screen and Sport: Stories II 24 February 16:00 Museu Olímpic i de l’Esport Joan Antoni Samaranch

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