1 00:02:49,520 --> 00:02:52,320 RUZYNĚ AIRPORT 1972 PRAGUE 2 00:03:11,360 --> 00:03:14,600 - Welcome home, comrade. - Thank you. 3 00:03:14,760 --> 00:03:17,200 - Here. - Thank you. 4 00:03:18,120 --> 00:03:19,480 Welcome... 5 00:03:19,640 --> 00:03:21,520 - Welcome. - Hello. 6 00:03:21,680 --> 00:03:24,800 Welcome home, comrade. 7 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:31,240 - Follow me to the presidential car. - Sure. 8 00:03:45,680 --> 00:03:50,560 I wouldn't expect burnt seats in the presidential car. 9 00:03:57,480 --> 00:03:58,640 Where are you taking us? 10 00:04:00,600 --> 00:04:02,200 Didn't they tell you? 11 00:04:06,960 --> 00:04:09,560 To Hana Mašková's funeral. 12 00:04:12,880 --> 00:04:16,000 - What? - She died in France. 13 00:04:16,160 --> 00:04:18,440 Her coffin arrived about an hour before your plane. 14 00:05:09,280 --> 00:05:16,080 Thank you for your silent remembrance. Please proceed to the condolences. 15 00:05:47,120 --> 00:05:52,840 My sincere condolences, Ondrej. It's tragic when a young life is cut short. 16 00:05:53,000 --> 00:05:56,400 Especially when it's so senseless and unnecessary. 17 00:05:56,560 --> 00:05:59,120 Mr. Borovský, what happened? 18 00:05:59,800 --> 00:06:05,280 She partied with people from an ice show, who wanted to move somewhere else. 19 00:06:05,440 --> 00:06:10,480 She was driving too fast and crashed into a truck. 20 00:06:11,080 --> 00:06:15,240 They tried to save her, but there was nothing they could do. 21 00:06:15,400 --> 00:06:19,400 It's unfortunate, but today's youth simply won't listen. 22 00:06:21,120 --> 00:06:25,400 Sorry for your loss. I know that you and Hanka were close. 23 00:06:26,360 --> 00:06:29,600 But I also have some good news. We did it! 24 00:06:29,760 --> 00:06:34,480 Next year the world championship will be held in Bratislava! 25 00:06:34,640 --> 00:06:38,560 But I won't be here anymore, I'll be at Holiday on Ice! 26 00:06:38,720 --> 00:06:41,960 No, comrade, the revue can wait another year. 27 00:06:42,400 --> 00:06:46,360 - But your homeland cannot! - You can't be serious! 28 00:06:46,520 --> 00:06:49,000 Sorry, but this isn't a good time... 29 00:06:49,160 --> 00:06:51,400 You stick to your singing comrade Pilarová, would you? 30 00:06:51,560 --> 00:06:56,800 The situation has changed, it's absurd to think you could leave. 31 00:06:56,960 --> 00:06:58,920 I know it's too much to digest, 32 00:06:59,080 --> 00:07:02,360 but you will compete in the World Championship! 33 00:07:02,520 --> 00:07:05,240 No way! You said he could quit! 34 00:07:05,400 --> 00:07:11,960 - You can shine at home once more. - But I can't change it anymore! 35 00:07:13,800 --> 00:07:15,000 Ondrej, look, 36 00:07:16,320 --> 00:07:21,640 everyone wants you to win the biggest championship of your career. 37 00:07:22,280 --> 00:07:24,400 Even Hanka would wish for that. 38 00:07:25,400 --> 00:07:29,520 Hanka? What do you know about Hanka's wishes? 39 00:07:30,440 --> 00:07:32,680 What do you know about Hanka's wishes? 40 00:07:32,840 --> 00:07:36,760 Go home and rest, we'll talk about it later. 41 00:07:37,880 --> 00:07:39,760 Best regards! 42 00:07:45,400 --> 00:07:48,760 ONE YEAR LATER 43 00:08:31,480 --> 00:08:35,360 Ondrej Nepela, holder of the Order of Labor, 44 00:08:36,400 --> 00:08:37,920 Master of Sports... 45 00:08:39,880 --> 00:08:46,080 Let's get ready and go in three, two, one... and we're live! 46 00:08:46,600 --> 00:08:49,680 Dear viewers, it's an honor to welcome 47 00:08:49,840 --> 00:08:53,800 the legends of Czechoslovak figure skating 48 00:08:53,960 --> 00:08:58,840 at the time of the 1973 World Championship in Bratislava. 49 00:08:59,000 --> 00:09:01,000 Ondrej Nepela and Hilda Múdra. 50 00:09:01,480 --> 00:09:02,960 - Hello. - Hello. 51 00:09:03,120 --> 00:09:08,920 We're proud that our capital hosts the World Championship for the first time. 52 00:09:09,440 --> 00:09:13,680 You have completed a short program, and now we are all eager to hear 53 00:09:13,840 --> 00:09:18,400 how our stars are feeling before tomorrow's free skate. 54 00:09:18,560 --> 00:09:22,240 Ondrej, please tell our viewers how you are feeling these days. 55 00:09:22,760 --> 00:09:27,400 Honestly, more than anything else, it's just hard work. 56 00:09:28,280 --> 00:09:31,760 Of course, you are the ambassador of our dream of winning the gold. 57 00:09:31,920 --> 00:09:33,640 You must have the ambition to win. 58 00:09:34,800 --> 00:09:38,880 Yes, the ambition is there, but... 59 00:09:39,040 --> 00:09:44,640 Ondrej wants to win and knows he must train hard. I make sure of that. 60 00:09:45,360 --> 00:09:49,560 This is also an extremely important Championship for you, Mrs. Múdra. 61 00:09:49,720 --> 00:09:54,320 Do you find it the most important event in your joint career with Ondrej? 62 00:09:54,480 --> 00:10:00,680 I do! But we've been through enough to be able to win tomorrow. 63 00:10:00,840 --> 00:10:03,160 You've already won two gold medals this year, 64 00:10:03,320 --> 00:10:08,600 at the National Championship and the European Championship, 65 00:10:08,760 --> 00:10:10,680 which is a tremendous achievement. 66 00:10:10,840 --> 00:10:11,760 Thank you. 67 00:10:11,920 --> 00:10:15,880 But during both you had problems with the triple Salchow, right? 68 00:10:16,640 --> 00:10:21,080 Yes, I guess I was a little unlucky. 69 00:10:21,240 --> 00:10:23,120 It wasn't bad luck, 70 00:10:23,760 --> 00:10:27,760 just a small mistake in the compulsory exercises. 71 00:10:27,920 --> 00:10:32,400 Ondrej learned his lesson and won't repeat it! 72 00:10:33,080 --> 00:10:38,360 - But still, those were two nasty falls. - It's nothing new for us. 73 00:10:38,960 --> 00:10:43,000 Many skaters fall, but only few fall and win. 74 00:10:43,160 --> 00:10:49,560 As we know, your biggest rival on the ice is Sergei Chetverukhin. 75 00:10:49,720 --> 00:10:53,640 How two of you get along off the ice? What can you tell us about him? 76 00:10:53,800 --> 00:10:59,240 Sergei is excellent, but he's always been second. 77 00:11:00,880 --> 00:11:03,760 Ondrej, what would winning mean to you? 78 00:11:12,520 --> 00:11:18,080 I would be very proud to win world gold here at home, 79 00:11:20,160 --> 00:11:24,280 but it will be the last championship in my career. 80 00:11:25,640 --> 00:11:32,160 I wanted to start at the revue before, but I was told I had to win here first. 81 00:11:36,280 --> 00:11:40,480 How could the World Championship in Bratislava not include Nepela? 82 00:11:40,640 --> 00:11:41,800 Stop! 83 00:11:44,360 --> 00:11:46,160 Is this being recorded? 84 00:11:47,080 --> 00:11:51,200 Comrade Múdra, this is not what we agreed on! 85 00:11:51,920 --> 00:11:58,840 I thought it was clear what you should say here! 86 00:11:59,240 --> 00:12:02,600 - I'm sticking to it. - But he is not! 87 00:12:06,440 --> 00:12:11,840 Comrade Nepela, when asked what you want to do if you win, 88 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:17,240 you'll say you will represent your socialist homeland 89 00:12:17,400 --> 00:12:21,680 even after ending your career as an athlete! 90 00:12:22,360 --> 00:12:23,960 I won't say that! 91 00:12:25,680 --> 00:12:28,000 It's just in case you don't win. 92 00:12:28,160 --> 00:12:32,600 That's out of the question! It's part of our agreement! 93 00:12:35,080 --> 00:12:37,640 If you don't meet the requirements, we won't either. 94 00:12:58,040 --> 00:12:59,440 So, one more time, 95 00:12:59,880 --> 00:13:01,120 and properly. 96 00:13:01,360 --> 00:13:06,200 One more time, three, two, one, and go. 97 00:13:07,680 --> 00:13:11,280 Can you say, that winning world gold on home ice 98 00:13:11,440 --> 00:13:16,280 would be the most precious jewel in your crown of achievements? 99 00:13:16,440 --> 00:13:17,480 Yes. 100 00:13:17,640 --> 00:13:21,560 What else can you say about your plans? 101 00:13:22,040 --> 00:13:27,360 I will continue to represent Czechoslovak Socialist Republic. 102 00:13:47,360 --> 00:13:51,440 I hope you don't have any more unpleasant surprises in store? 103 00:13:51,600 --> 00:13:56,520 We said what you wanted, Mr. Chairman. That is all from our side. 104 00:13:56,680 --> 00:14:00,920 Wait a minute, that's not all, comrade coach! 105 00:14:01,080 --> 00:14:06,040 Your charge is supposed to win gold, but it seems he doesn't even realize 106 00:14:06,200 --> 00:14:10,640 how much depends on his performance tomorrow. 107 00:14:11,440 --> 00:14:13,120 When it comes to the future, 108 00:14:13,280 --> 00:14:18,080 everyone is very aware of the consequences. 109 00:14:18,240 --> 00:14:19,960 But we are doing him a service! 110 00:14:20,120 --> 00:14:25,000 - Yes, and you are setting conditions... - Which you have agreed to! 111 00:14:25,160 --> 00:14:28,200 Ondrej has a duty to stay and devote myself to future talents! 112 00:14:28,360 --> 00:14:33,400 He should be a role model, not a clown in some imperialist revue! 113 00:14:33,560 --> 00:14:36,320 After all, that's almost treason! 114 00:14:36,480 --> 00:14:39,480 How we proceed is in my report. 115 00:14:40,040 --> 00:14:42,640 Read it so I haven't written it in vain. 116 00:14:43,360 --> 00:14:44,680 Auf Wiedersehen. 117 00:14:46,520 --> 00:14:50,200 It's fair to ask for a dignified farewell 118 00:14:50,360 --> 00:14:54,480 to the country he owes everything to. 119 00:14:58,120 --> 00:15:02,280 And you are responsible for whether he gives it to us or not! 120 00:15:02,440 --> 00:15:04,400 You are responsible! 121 00:15:05,560 --> 00:15:09,320 END OF BREAK We ask the actors to return to the studio. 122 00:15:09,760 --> 00:15:13,040 - Hello. - Hello Ondrej, please win tomorrow! 123 00:15:13,200 --> 00:15:17,760 I'll do my best. Could I use your phone for a moment? 124 00:15:17,920 --> 00:15:19,360 Of course. 125 00:15:20,920 --> 00:15:22,640 Thank you. 126 00:15:25,120 --> 00:15:27,720 Hello, Studio 1 please. 127 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:48,960 You can make the call later, let's go. 128 00:15:50,800 --> 00:15:52,960 - Goodbye - Goodbye. 129 00:15:59,280 --> 00:16:03,120 - Can't I even make a phone call? - We are running late! 130 00:16:03,280 --> 00:16:07,080 We've already wasted enough time on this charade. 131 00:16:10,880 --> 00:16:12,640 Another dirty trick. 132 00:16:13,720 --> 00:16:17,240 They recorded it all so that I couldn't tell the truth. 133 00:16:17,400 --> 00:16:20,480 - What truth? - That they forced me. 134 00:16:21,120 --> 00:16:27,560 Don't exaggerate, you couldn't expect anything else from them! 135 00:16:28,360 --> 00:16:31,640 Well, it was staged, so what? 136 00:16:31,800 --> 00:16:37,120 It's over, and now you can focus on training. 137 00:16:37,800 --> 00:16:40,000 Focus on training? 138 00:16:41,560 --> 00:16:45,880 They stick to me wherever I go, check everything I do, everything I say. 139 00:16:46,040 --> 00:16:52,040 They've always had and now they got tougher because you want to leave! 140 00:16:53,320 --> 00:16:56,520 You think ordinary people are luckier? 141 00:16:57,320 --> 00:17:00,760 You at least can get away! Raus. 142 00:17:02,560 --> 00:17:05,000 Get out of this hole. 143 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:07,400 If I win. 144 00:17:11,680 --> 00:17:13,040 Did you know about it? 145 00:17:14,040 --> 00:17:15,800 Don't be naive. 146 00:17:17,080 --> 00:17:18,560 - So you did know. - Yes. 147 00:17:18,720 --> 00:17:22,000 I knew what they wanted to hear. 148 00:17:24,920 --> 00:17:27,400 We have a plan, you and I, 149 00:17:29,840 --> 00:17:31,240 so let's stick to it! 150 00:17:32,800 --> 00:17:35,000 Are you seeing them behind my back? 151 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:40,920 Yes, but only so that you don't have to, not for fun. 152 00:18:02,560 --> 00:18:06,240 - Ondrej, Hilda, here you are. - Hello. 153 00:18:06,760 --> 00:18:08,240 - Hello. 154 00:18:08,440 --> 00:18:10,120 - Everything okay? - Yes. 155 00:18:10,560 --> 00:18:13,000 Comrade President Husák sends his regards 156 00:18:13,160 --> 00:18:16,360 and the entire production brigade ZTS Martin keeps their fingers crossed. 157 00:18:18,160 --> 00:18:19,320 - Jesus Christ. 158 00:18:19,480 --> 00:18:21,960 Ondrej, here are the tickets for your family. 159 00:18:22,120 --> 00:18:23,040 Thank you! 160 00:18:23,200 --> 00:18:24,120 Mr. Nepela, can we take a photo with you? 161 00:18:24,280 --> 00:18:28,680 - Shall we pick you up in the morning? - No, I'll drive us myself. 162 00:18:29,120 --> 00:18:33,680 Please send away everyone who has no business being in training rink. 163 00:18:34,440 --> 00:18:37,200 Ondrej needs privacy to... 164 00:18:38,160 --> 00:18:42,240 to concentrate. 165 00:18:42,840 --> 00:18:46,120 Comrade Chetverukhin will be ready soon, and then it will be all yours. 166 00:18:46,320 --> 00:18:49,000 Thank you. Mr. director. 167 00:18:50,920 --> 00:18:54,360 ...smile as if you were looking at the red star. 168 00:18:54,520 --> 00:18:58,760 One more with the comrade teacher, so get ready and thank you! 169 00:18:59,400 --> 00:19:00,520 Thanks, bye. 170 00:19:01,760 --> 00:19:05,440 - Good luck, Ondrej. - Thanks, bye everyone! 171 00:19:06,440 --> 00:19:11,040 - Could you spare a moment, comrade? - Yes, of course. 172 00:19:11,760 --> 00:19:14,880 Can you tell us about Nepela's training? 173 00:19:15,720 --> 00:19:19,000 Yes, I'll find out all the training times. 174 00:19:29,120 --> 00:19:31,520 They were supposed to let me go to Holiday after Sapporo. 175 00:19:31,800 --> 00:19:33,640 I won gold, and what did it get me? 176 00:19:33,800 --> 00:19:35,480 It wasn't just about Holiday! 177 00:19:35,640 --> 00:19:36,920 You wanted that gold! 178 00:19:38,680 --> 00:19:42,240 You worked hard to get to the Olympics, and you won! 179 00:19:45,280 --> 00:19:49,040 Do you remember how they told me at Hanka's funeral that 180 00:19:50,280 --> 00:19:55,480 nothing good awaited me in the West, that I would end up like she did? 181 00:19:55,640 --> 00:19:58,880 Why are you thinking about Hanka now? 182 00:20:01,720 --> 00:20:03,480 It'll be a year since she died. 183 00:20:07,080 --> 00:20:11,800 I know, you wanted to skate together at Holiday. 184 00:20:14,200 --> 00:20:17,640 - Now neither of us will. - Ondrej... 185 00:20:22,400 --> 00:20:27,320 They won't let me go anywhere, just like last time. 186 00:20:27,480 --> 00:20:30,360 With or without the signed paper they gave me. 187 00:20:30,520 --> 00:20:33,080 Please stop, you've done everything 188 00:20:33,240 --> 00:20:35,960 and this is the last thing you must do! 189 00:20:38,600 --> 00:20:42,680 Your only chance is to do what you are best in: 190 00:20:45,320 --> 00:20:46,720 Skate. 191 00:20:48,680 --> 00:20:52,440 Tomorrow you must be perfect! 192 00:20:54,520 --> 00:21:00,360 - Yeah sure, I always must do something... - Where are you going? 193 00:21:00,520 --> 00:21:01,960 To practice! 194 00:21:02,120 --> 00:21:04,120 Ondrej? Ondrej! 195 00:21:27,920 --> 00:21:32,240 Well done, comrade, excellent! 196 00:21:33,840 --> 00:21:35,240 Very well. 197 00:21:37,760 --> 00:21:39,920 Ondrej, go warm up. 198 00:21:41,280 --> 00:21:43,040 Do you hear me? Go warm up! 199 00:21:47,400 --> 00:21:49,280 Be careful at the boards. 200 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:20,160 Come on, let's go! 201 00:22:29,760 --> 00:22:33,560 There's a hole in the ice back there, we need to fix it. 202 00:22:33,720 --> 00:22:37,680 Mrs. Múdra, please stay on this side for now, thank you. 203 00:23:09,320 --> 00:23:10,640 Relax, 204 00:23:11,440 --> 00:23:12,840 pick up the pace, 205 00:23:14,280 --> 00:23:16,400 head up, 206 00:23:18,240 --> 00:23:20,920 shoulders straight. That's right. 207 00:23:21,640 --> 00:23:27,400 Tempo! Pick up the pace and don't forget about the shoulders! 208 00:23:28,440 --> 00:23:31,680 Good, now let's do the Salchow. 209 00:23:36,920 --> 00:23:41,080 That's it. If you don't feel a good bounce, let it go. 210 00:23:41,440 --> 00:23:42,720 One more time. 211 00:23:42,880 --> 00:23:47,240 The order is the same as in the free skate. That's right. 212 00:23:48,200 --> 00:23:50,040 You should finish it in the workshop. 213 00:23:54,600 --> 00:23:58,040 - I keep falling the same way. - Never mind, get up. 214 00:23:59,040 --> 00:24:00,640 Try again 215 00:24:02,720 --> 00:24:05,240 and hold your shoulders firm. 216 00:24:13,120 --> 00:24:15,920 Everything is against me! 217 00:24:17,440 --> 00:24:20,440 You're falling because you don't trust yourself! 218 00:24:20,600 --> 00:24:22,560 Do you think I'm doing this on purpose? 219 00:24:22,720 --> 00:24:26,800 If you'd listen to me, it wouldn't happen. 220 00:24:28,120 --> 00:24:33,560 - Did you see Sergei? - Ondrej, please stop, you're in the lead. 221 00:24:34,160 --> 00:24:37,160 Those few measly points don't mean anything. 222 00:24:37,320 --> 00:24:41,920 Silence! They see us, they can hear us, stop it. 223 00:24:43,200 --> 00:24:46,840 You don't care what happens to me, you don't care at all! 224 00:24:47,680 --> 00:24:52,760 You make all kinds of excuses just so you don't have to work hard! 225 00:24:52,920 --> 00:24:56,960 You'll start training someone else and you'll feel much better. 226 00:24:57,120 --> 00:24:58,800 You'll see how relieved you'll be. 227 00:24:58,960 --> 00:25:03,920 In the end, it might be better if you don't win the World Championship. 228 00:25:04,960 --> 00:25:08,200 At your current form, they'd fire you from Holiday after the first rehearsal! 229 00:25:08,400 --> 00:25:09,480 And it'll be your fault! 230 00:25:10,880 --> 00:25:12,440 And it'll be your fault! 231 00:25:13,840 --> 00:25:16,440 I should have agreed when they wanted to replace you! 232 00:25:17,960 --> 00:25:20,960 Ondrej, come back! 233 00:25:22,040 --> 00:25:25,160 Do you hear me? Where are you going? 234 00:25:32,120 --> 00:25:33,600 Hey, champ. 235 00:25:35,080 --> 00:25:36,880 What's all the crashing? You're not going to win like this. 236 00:25:38,880 --> 00:25:40,360 What does this mean? 237 00:25:51,480 --> 00:25:52,760 Ondrej! 238 00:25:57,920 --> 00:25:59,240 Where is Nepela? 239 00:25:59,720 --> 00:26:00,800 I don't know. 240 00:26:02,320 --> 00:26:03,720 Ondrej? 241 00:26:05,640 --> 00:26:06,800 Excuse me. 242 00:26:28,160 --> 00:26:29,760 You said on TV you're staying here. 243 00:26:29,920 --> 00:26:31,000 Is Holiday no longer an option? 244 00:26:31,160 --> 00:26:34,720 They forced me! Made me look like a complete idiot. 245 00:26:34,880 --> 00:26:37,360 - Don't yell. - Don't tell me what to do! 246 00:26:37,520 --> 00:26:39,040 What would be so terrible about you staying here? 247 00:26:39,200 --> 00:26:41,640 We don't have to live like rats, do we?! 248 00:26:42,480 --> 00:26:43,560 But I'm staying here, you understand? 249 00:26:43,760 --> 00:26:47,040 All those excuses! If you wanted to be an actor, you'd be in Prague by now. 250 00:26:47,200 --> 00:26:48,880 What about my dad, man? 251 00:27:28,240 --> 00:27:29,600 I'm sorry. 252 00:27:34,240 --> 00:27:35,640 I'm sorry. 253 00:27:45,560 --> 00:27:46,960 I can't take it anymore. 254 00:28:04,320 --> 00:28:06,760 That'll be 7.50... 255 00:28:07,200 --> 00:28:08,960 Thank you. Goodbye. 256 00:28:09,880 --> 00:28:12,320 - Good evening. - Good evening. 257 00:28:19,280 --> 00:28:22,160 - Where did you want to go? - I don't know. 258 00:28:25,480 --> 00:28:26,680 You know what? 259 00:28:27,760 --> 00:28:32,440 Three months ago, when your Zamboni broke down and my training was cancelled. 260 00:28:35,400 --> 00:28:37,320 - Hurry up, champion! - Wait! 261 00:28:39,680 --> 00:28:42,560 - Like traveling through time? - Yeah! 262 00:28:43,160 --> 00:28:44,280 Me too! 263 00:29:08,440 --> 00:29:10,800 What's it like when everyone loves you? 264 00:29:14,360 --> 00:29:18,080 No big deal, don't pay any attention to it. 265 00:29:18,440 --> 00:29:20,320 Maybe for you... 266 00:29:21,960 --> 00:29:24,320 But you said you wanted to be an actor. 267 00:29:25,440 --> 00:29:26,880 - Well, yeah. - So... 268 00:29:40,960 --> 00:29:42,120 Are you coming? 269 00:29:43,440 --> 00:29:46,040 It's Nepela! 270 00:29:46,440 --> 00:29:48,520 - Hi! - Hi! 271 00:30:35,720 --> 00:30:38,280 Nepela! Nepela! 272 00:30:58,400 --> 00:31:00,400 - Hello, auntie Hilda. - Hi. 273 00:31:00,800 --> 00:31:04,120 - Good evening, Hilda. - Good evening. 274 00:31:05,040 --> 00:31:07,600 - Let me help you. - Thank you. 275 00:31:41,800 --> 00:31:44,160 Hey, Nepela is here! 276 00:31:44,320 --> 00:31:48,520 - Ondrej, let's toast to the gold! - Come on, you'll bait us some chicks! 277 00:31:52,480 --> 00:31:55,080 - Hi. - Let's sit down. 278 00:32:06,880 --> 00:32:10,320 - And where is Ondrej? - I don't know, he left the training. 279 00:32:11,160 --> 00:32:16,600 - What do you mean? - We had an argument, and he left. 280 00:32:17,040 --> 00:32:18,600 - But it's quite late! 281 00:32:19,520 --> 00:32:23,520 Tell Anicka not to worry. 282 00:32:23,800 --> 00:32:28,320 - Good evening. - I'll tell her, good night. 283 00:32:36,400 --> 00:32:39,600 Why are you dressed up like this? Where have you been? 284 00:32:40,040 --> 00:32:42,080 - Do I look good? - You always do. 285 00:32:42,240 --> 00:32:46,480 At the screen tests. I won't get the lead, but girl number two is mine. 286 00:32:48,480 --> 00:32:52,960 - Hey, comrade Nepela! - What were you babbling about on TV? 287 00:32:53,120 --> 00:32:56,160 You shouldn't believe everything you hear. 288 00:33:07,480 --> 00:33:08,720 How was the training? 289 00:33:08,920 --> 00:33:13,000 He'll crash them all tomorrow as always. Right, Ondrej?! 290 00:33:13,600 --> 00:33:16,720 Sure, I can go pack my bags for Holiday. 291 00:33:19,160 --> 00:33:21,160 - My dad bet on you, so win! 292 00:33:21,640 --> 00:33:23,360 No doubts about it! 293 00:33:23,520 --> 00:33:26,840 We have no doubts, but shouldn't you get some sleep before tomorrow? 294 00:33:28,560 --> 00:33:31,680 - Let's dance. - Okay. 295 00:33:52,320 --> 00:33:55,440 Do you realize that this might be the last time we dance together? 296 00:33:55,960 --> 00:33:57,840 I hope you don't want to replace me with Dušan? 297 00:33:58,080 --> 00:34:01,320 No, but tomorrow you'll get your ticket to freedom 298 00:34:01,480 --> 00:34:05,120 and set off into the big wide world. Oh God, how I envy you. 299 00:34:06,120 --> 00:34:09,600 Milka, trust me, you wouldn't want to be in my shoes right now. 300 00:34:10,360 --> 00:34:15,120 What's wrong? You have an opportunity that the rest of us can only dream of. 301 00:34:15,720 --> 00:34:17,120 You know what I would give for that? 302 00:34:17,760 --> 00:34:22,680 You say that, but what if you had to leave everything and everyone behind? 303 00:34:24,240 --> 00:34:25,720 I knew something was wrong. 304 00:34:30,560 --> 00:34:33,680 You could've stayed abroad countless times. 305 00:34:35,760 --> 00:34:39,520 But then I would never be able to see my parents, or you... 306 00:34:40,760 --> 00:34:43,440 But now it's legal, why aren't you happy about it? 307 00:34:44,800 --> 00:34:48,840 I'm Kristýna, if you'd like to contact me. 308 00:34:49,840 --> 00:34:51,120 Thank you. 309 00:34:55,600 --> 00:34:57,680 - There you go. - Don't laugh, just dance. 310 00:34:57,840 --> 00:35:01,360 - At least I can get to know Kristýna. - But now you're dancing with me. 311 00:35:10,960 --> 00:35:13,400 Damn it, Hilda's son. Let's go. 312 00:35:39,280 --> 00:35:40,640 Why isn't he home yet? 313 00:35:45,200 --> 00:35:47,520 I don't understand what got into him. 314 00:35:52,160 --> 00:35:56,960 He knows very well how difficult it was to make them sign that paper. 315 00:35:59,880 --> 00:36:01,480 See you tomorrow. 316 00:36:02,520 --> 00:36:05,920 - Make a wish, a star is falling. - Bye. 317 00:36:09,400 --> 00:36:11,480 One, two,... 318 00:36:13,480 --> 00:36:18,040 She is worried. She won't be able to sleep. 319 00:36:21,200 --> 00:36:24,680 I'm going to look for him. 320 00:36:46,720 --> 00:36:48,000 Hi dad. 321 00:36:48,480 --> 00:36:51,600 Where were you, Ondrej? It's late. 322 00:36:52,280 --> 00:36:55,720 - I met Milka in town. - What kind of answer is that? 323 00:36:56,960 --> 00:36:59,160 - I'm home. - Finally! 324 00:37:00,480 --> 00:37:04,560 - Hilda said you left training early. - Hi. 325 00:37:04,720 --> 00:37:08,800 Good to have you home. Your costume is ready for tomorrow 326 00:37:10,080 --> 00:37:12,400 and your snack is in the kitchen. 327 00:37:13,760 --> 00:37:15,080 Thanks, mom. 328 00:37:20,320 --> 00:37:22,720 - Hi. - Did you eat? 329 00:37:26,480 --> 00:37:28,400 I need to make a call. 330 00:37:30,040 --> 00:37:32,400 - Good night. - Good night. 331 00:37:51,360 --> 00:37:53,360 - Eva? - Yes? 332 00:37:55,680 --> 00:37:57,320 Hi. 333 00:37:58,520 --> 00:38:00,560 - Did I wake you up? - No. 334 00:38:01,960 --> 00:38:04,440 No, I'm awake, I can't sleep. 335 00:38:05,520 --> 00:38:07,320 Are you still having those nightmares? 336 00:38:10,000 --> 00:38:13,160 Yes. I'm boarding that plane with my band 337 00:38:14,200 --> 00:38:16,520 and crashing together with them. 338 00:38:20,720 --> 00:38:24,560 Only now I realize how close I was to it. 339 00:38:26,320 --> 00:38:29,760 After losing Hanka, I can't imagine losing you as well. 340 00:38:31,880 --> 00:38:34,600 I was thinking about her too. 341 00:38:35,840 --> 00:38:37,160 You know... 342 00:38:39,040 --> 00:38:42,960 You two were the only ones I could tell everything! 343 00:38:47,160 --> 00:38:48,440 Everything! 344 00:38:49,400 --> 00:38:51,120 Is something wrong? 345 00:38:53,360 --> 00:38:54,280 Eva... 346 00:39:01,720 --> 00:39:03,400 I'm scared. 347 00:39:05,400 --> 00:39:06,840 Scared of what? 348 00:39:10,280 --> 00:39:12,120 That it was all pointless. 349 00:39:18,400 --> 00:39:21,760 That I will continue living like this. 350 00:39:27,680 --> 00:39:32,160 Screw the medal and the whole championship. 351 00:39:36,720 --> 00:39:39,840 Eva, I don't want to go there tomorrow! 352 00:39:40,600 --> 00:39:41,520 Wait! 353 00:39:42,800 --> 00:39:46,080 Don't say that! You never know if someone... 354 00:39:47,120 --> 00:39:50,600 Comrade Lieutenant, Nepela is calling with Pilarová. 355 00:39:51,960 --> 00:39:54,160 I shall never live the way I want to. 356 00:39:56,800 --> 00:40:01,160 What shall I do if no one will hire me? What shall I do if they don't let me go? 357 00:40:01,600 --> 00:40:02,880 I'm going to report it. 358 00:40:05,000 --> 00:40:06,280 I will never be with Matej. 359 00:40:14,400 --> 00:40:16,160 I don't want to live like this, Eva. 360 00:40:18,760 --> 00:40:20,200 What if I lose? 361 00:40:22,240 --> 00:40:26,680 What if I lose and for the rest of my life I'll be like their trained monkey? 362 00:40:30,080 --> 00:40:33,520 Weeks pass, and I keep asking myself where to go? 363 00:40:33,880 --> 00:40:35,000 Nepela speaks... 364 00:40:36,920 --> 00:40:39,760 yes, with Pilarová. 365 00:40:40,280 --> 00:40:44,160 Why I am the only one now, who knows this story? 366 00:40:44,320 --> 00:40:47,680 It's beautiful like childhood games. 367 00:40:48,760 --> 00:40:52,480 This is our story, 368 00:40:53,720 --> 00:40:57,120 this our story, 369 00:40:57,720 --> 00:41:00,160 I'll keep reading it alone, 370 00:41:00,840 --> 00:41:03,240 our story continues. 371 00:41:04,000 --> 00:41:10,320 You wished to be here, but you had to leave, 372 00:41:10,720 --> 00:41:16,640 against your will, on this treacherous path, 373 00:41:16,800 --> 00:41:19,520 like a river current. 374 00:41:20,040 --> 00:41:25,120 Why do flowers wilt? 375 00:41:26,000 --> 00:41:28,920 Why was the strange trial 376 00:41:30,320 --> 00:41:31,840 so harsh on us? 377 00:41:35,000 --> 00:41:36,760 Comrade Lieutenant, 378 00:41:37,680 --> 00:41:39,720 something went wrong. 379 00:41:41,960 --> 00:41:44,360 The tape has been erased! 380 00:41:56,480 --> 00:41:58,680 I'm sorry I can't be there with you tomorrow. 381 00:42:01,040 --> 00:42:02,280 Will you try to get at least some sleep? 382 00:42:07,480 --> 00:42:09,520 I hear rustling hair, is it nodding? 383 00:42:10,360 --> 00:42:12,640 Yes, I'll try. 384 00:42:14,040 --> 00:42:15,720 I'm thinking of you, okay. 385 00:42:18,560 --> 00:42:21,240 Thanks, Eva, I love you. 386 00:42:23,480 --> 00:42:24,840 I love you too, bye. 387 00:42:29,080 --> 00:42:30,600 Good night. 388 00:42:55,240 --> 00:42:58,200 - Wouldn't you offer me a cup of coffee? - We're out of it. 389 00:42:59,240 --> 00:43:01,920 Ondrej is not doing so well. 390 00:43:03,160 --> 00:43:04,360 Excuse me? 391 00:43:05,080 --> 00:43:07,040 He obviously ran away from training, 392 00:43:07,720 --> 00:43:10,560 wandering God knows where. 393 00:43:11,600 --> 00:43:14,160 Can't you keep him under control? 394 00:43:14,960 --> 00:43:16,720 The daughter's hottie, huh? 395 00:43:18,200 --> 00:43:21,760 Nepela isn't interested in girls, is he? 396 00:43:26,720 --> 00:43:31,480 - The West corrupted him! - You weren't watching him enough! 397 00:43:32,760 --> 00:43:35,200 Is this the result of your "training"? 398 00:43:36,440 --> 00:43:41,040 If it doesn't work out tomorrow, he won't only be the only one to suffer. 399 00:43:41,200 --> 00:43:44,160 Your husband will have to take care of you 400 00:43:44,320 --> 00:43:48,520 once you're fired from your job and this nice apartment. 401 00:43:51,320 --> 00:43:53,680 You'll have to find some room for rent. 402 00:43:54,080 --> 00:43:56,800 I'm telling you for the last time, 403 00:43:56,960 --> 00:43:59,360 I know what you want! 404 00:43:59,520 --> 00:44:04,520 I'm responsible for how things turn out tomorrow, 405 00:44:06,200 --> 00:44:10,640 and now I'd like to get some sleep too. 406 00:44:12,720 --> 00:44:15,400 The door is over there. Raus! 407 00:44:17,640 --> 00:44:18,880 Get lost! 408 00:44:20,680 --> 00:44:23,160 Well, I guess we'll go upstairs now to check with the junior. 409 00:44:23,320 --> 00:44:25,200 As soon as you do, I call Mr. Borovský! 410 00:44:25,360 --> 00:44:28,800 How will you explain you're bothering us at this hour? 411 00:44:35,800 --> 00:44:37,160 Gute Nacht. 412 00:45:19,440 --> 00:45:22,480 - The whole house is awake. - Pavel, not so loud! 413 00:45:23,360 --> 00:45:27,320 Someone has to say it out loud! The secret agents are at home here, 414 00:45:27,480 --> 00:45:29,560 while Ondrej is enjoying himself in the club! 415 00:45:30,120 --> 00:45:33,840 Mom, how much longer are they going to keep coming here? 416 00:45:34,000 --> 00:45:36,240 - They are gone now, we're good. 417 00:45:36,720 --> 00:45:40,080 I found your record book. You threw it into the washing machine. 418 00:45:42,680 --> 00:45:45,600 - Forget about it. - Why did he say they'll move us out? 419 00:45:45,760 --> 00:45:48,600 My final exams are close, I could be expelled from the university. 420 00:45:48,760 --> 00:45:50,040 You're not helping your mom like this! 421 00:45:51,920 --> 00:45:55,400 - Go to bed, good night. - Good night. 422 00:45:59,800 --> 00:46:03,480 - Why aren't you asleep? - I can't sleep. May I sleep here? 423 00:46:05,560 --> 00:46:06,760 Come on. 424 00:46:11,560 --> 00:46:12,600 Lie down here, 425 00:46:13,920 --> 00:46:15,080 I'll take the blanket. 426 00:46:32,640 --> 00:46:34,280 How was your day? 427 00:46:35,480 --> 00:46:36,600 Fine. 428 00:46:42,040 --> 00:46:44,040 Tomorrow I'll be watching you on TV. 429 00:46:53,080 --> 00:46:55,920 The entire world will be watching me, 430 00:46:59,040 --> 00:47:00,960 but no one really sees me. 431 00:47:01,920 --> 00:47:03,280 I do see you! 432 00:47:05,040 --> 00:47:06,800 - Good night. - Good night. 433 00:47:34,480 --> 00:47:36,720 You probably know what I think about it, but I'll say it anyway. 434 00:47:37,920 --> 00:47:41,640 We're proud of our mom, what she's accomplished... 435 00:47:43,840 --> 00:47:45,360 but we're worried about her! 436 00:47:46,360 --> 00:47:48,240 You haven't slept in three weeks! 437 00:47:50,000 --> 00:47:51,840 Ondrej is like my own child. 438 00:47:54,160 --> 00:47:56,480 We're at the end of our journey now. 439 00:47:56,640 --> 00:48:00,320 It will all be over tomorrow, whether he wins or loses. 440 00:48:04,440 --> 00:48:06,840 I've never coached anyone like him, 441 00:48:09,160 --> 00:48:11,080 and I'm sure I never will. 442 00:48:13,520 --> 00:48:16,960 - You two were lucky to find each other. - That is no longer the case. 443 00:48:17,800 --> 00:48:19,880 He's not a boy anymore. 444 00:48:20,480 --> 00:48:24,080 He used to love getting better and better. 445 00:48:25,360 --> 00:48:27,120 You can be proud! 446 00:48:27,560 --> 00:48:33,560 You got him to the podium, helped his whole family. 447 00:48:35,480 --> 00:48:38,880 But now there are things in his life I know nothing about. 448 00:48:39,360 --> 00:48:44,480 What matters is that he believes in himself and that you believe in him. 449 00:48:45,960 --> 00:48:48,480 I don't know. 450 00:48:49,720 --> 00:48:50,920 He's changed. 451 00:48:52,800 --> 00:48:55,400 He feels like he doesn't belong here. 452 00:48:55,560 --> 00:48:59,680 - Hilda... - But I can't help him with that! 453 00:49:01,320 --> 00:49:04,240 What if he doesn't win tomorrow? 454 00:49:04,960 --> 00:49:06,360 What will happen to us? 455 00:49:07,440 --> 00:49:11,360 Things are never as bad as they seem. 456 00:49:14,680 --> 00:49:18,840 He'd be better off with Holiday on Ice. 457 00:50:35,520 --> 00:50:40,160 Dear listeners, warm greetings from the ice rink here in Bratislava, 458 00:50:40,320 --> 00:50:46,640 which became the venue for the 63rd World Figure Skating Championship. 459 00:50:47,400 --> 00:50:49,880 We have our own hot favorite in it, 460 00:50:50,040 --> 00:50:56,160 our talented and successful skater, Ondrej Nepela. 461 00:50:56,680 --> 00:51:02,960 March 3 will be written in bold letters in the history of our figure skating. 462 00:51:03,600 --> 00:51:06,520 Ondrej and his coach Hilda Múdra are ready... 463 00:51:06,680 --> 00:51:09,160 That's Nepela! Ondrej, a kiss for luck! 464 00:51:09,320 --> 00:51:12,760 ...and all of Czechoslovakia will be rooting for them today. 465 00:51:13,840 --> 00:51:16,000 When did you come home last night? 466 00:51:17,800 --> 00:51:19,000 What did those men want again? 467 00:51:21,840 --> 00:51:24,040 They came to ask about you. 468 00:51:26,000 --> 00:51:29,360 They mentioned things that I don't understand. 469 00:51:31,680 --> 00:51:32,880 But I don't care. 470 00:51:35,240 --> 00:51:37,520 I just want you to be happy. 471 00:51:43,840 --> 00:51:46,040 - Hilda... - Let it be. 472 00:51:47,440 --> 00:51:48,440 Ja, ja! 473 00:52:07,880 --> 00:52:14,400 BRATISLAVA SPORTS ARENA 474 00:52:16,040 --> 00:52:19,400 The leading Communist Party members of Czechoslovakia made it possible 475 00:52:19,560 --> 00:52:22,800 for Bratislava to host this world championship. 476 00:52:23,080 --> 00:52:24,680 It took more than a year of negotiations 477 00:52:24,840 --> 00:52:28,960 in rivalry with other global metropolises. 478 00:52:29,320 --> 00:52:33,840 The Winter Sports Arena is slowly filling up. 479 00:52:39,400 --> 00:52:42,160 The stands are going to be packed with fans! 480 00:52:42,320 --> 00:52:46,400 Everyone is excited to see the world's best figure skaters perform, 481 00:52:46,560 --> 00:52:49,720 especially our 22-year-old, Ondrej Nepela. 482 00:52:52,040 --> 00:52:56,360 And here come our stars, Hilda Múdra and Ondrej Nepela, 483 00:52:56,520 --> 00:52:59,640 currently the best figure skater on the planet. 484 00:52:59,800 --> 00:53:04,840 Today's performance will be the highlight of his partnership with coach Múdra, 485 00:53:05,000 --> 00:53:11,040 who he's worked with for 14 years and has helped him win many times. 486 00:53:12,480 --> 00:53:17,640 Jan Hoffmann, the young athlete from East Germany has just arrived here. 487 00:53:17,960 --> 00:53:22,520 Over the last two years, he has become Ondrej's biggest rival. 488 00:53:22,680 --> 00:53:28,040 Toller Cranston, the Canadian skater, is also hoping for a medal. 489 00:53:28,400 --> 00:53:30,360 He came in fifth at last year's world championship. 490 00:53:32,160 --> 00:53:36,360 But if anyone stands a chance of stealing gold from Ondrej, 491 00:53:36,520 --> 00:53:41,640 it's the brilliant Soviet skater, Sergei Chetverukhin. 492 00:53:42,440 --> 00:53:45,320 The 27-year-old veteran is one of the most experienced participants, 493 00:53:45,520 --> 00:53:47,160 and this may very well be his last. 494 00:54:48,600 --> 00:54:49,920 Thank you. 495 00:55:08,040 --> 00:55:11,680 Mom, I'm sorry I blew up last night. 496 00:55:12,200 --> 00:55:13,320 It's okay. 497 00:55:15,520 --> 00:55:17,000 - Hi. - Hi! 498 00:55:19,400 --> 00:55:20,360 Fingers crossed! 499 00:55:21,920 --> 00:55:23,120 Thanks! 500 00:55:25,720 --> 00:55:26,960 Come on. 501 00:56:00,520 --> 00:56:03,200 Listen, what word rhymes with Nepela? 502 00:56:04,600 --> 00:56:06,160 Okay, great, thank you. 503 00:56:09,240 --> 00:56:12,200 Got it, write it down. 504 00:56:42,960 --> 00:56:47,440 A beautiful performance by 18-year-old Hoffmann in a wine-red costume. 505 00:57:10,440 --> 00:57:13,680 After a slow start, Hoffmann picks up speed like a machine. 506 00:57:25,040 --> 00:57:30,120 This is the hope of world figure skating from East Germany. 507 00:57:45,600 --> 00:57:49,440 Soon we'll see how the judges rated Hoffmann's performance. 508 00:58:11,960 --> 00:58:14,640 - Beer, soda... - I would have some. 509 00:58:14,800 --> 00:58:17,000 - May I offer? - Yes, yes. 510 00:58:19,640 --> 00:58:20,880 Thank you. 511 00:58:23,720 --> 00:58:25,040 Your change. 512 00:58:28,880 --> 00:58:30,280 Mr. Fišer? 513 00:58:31,480 --> 00:58:35,800 Excuse me, do you happen to know where Matej is? 514 00:58:36,280 --> 00:58:38,560 Do you want him to end up in a loony bin? 515 00:58:39,880 --> 00:58:41,400 What? 516 00:58:43,520 --> 00:58:45,760 Has Matej told you why we got stuck here? 517 00:58:46,680 --> 00:58:47,760 No. 518 00:58:48,920 --> 00:58:51,760 My brother was shot while trying to escape across the border. 519 00:58:52,840 --> 00:58:55,200 I wanted to work for the army and ended up here with this job. 520 00:58:56,800 --> 00:58:57,960 You're a star, 521 00:59:00,160 --> 00:59:03,040 but no one will protect my son. 522 00:59:15,840 --> 00:59:17,160 Damn it! 523 00:59:36,480 --> 00:59:38,240 Good day, comrade Nepela. 524 00:59:38,400 --> 00:59:39,880 - Good day. - Comrade. 525 00:59:40,040 --> 00:59:42,160 We're rooting for Ondrej. 526 00:59:43,120 --> 00:59:45,360 Thank you, comrade Colotka. 527 00:59:49,000 --> 00:59:53,720 I wonder how they'll manage with that daughter if he doesn't win. 528 01:00:29,840 --> 01:00:33,960 Ondrej! Is it true you were celebrating your victory already yesterday? 529 01:00:34,120 --> 01:00:40,080 No, I wasn't celebrating. I just went out with my friends. 530 01:00:40,480 --> 01:00:44,240 East Germany also has a strong favorite. Did you see Hoffmann's performance? 531 01:00:44,440 --> 01:00:48,680 Yes, I did. He did really well. Excuse me. 532 01:00:48,840 --> 01:00:53,000 Ondrej, I need at least one photo of you smiling. 533 01:00:57,040 --> 01:00:59,160 - I really need- - How do you rate the competition? 534 01:01:00,360 --> 01:01:03,200 It's going to be really tough. 535 01:01:07,280 --> 01:01:09,000 Are you worried about the triple Salchow? 536 01:01:09,160 --> 01:01:10,960 - Let him through! - Thank you. 537 01:01:15,640 --> 01:01:19,120 - So guys, have you got anything? - Something, yeah but... 538 01:01:19,360 --> 01:01:23,120 - He looks terrible. - I'd like to see you in his shoes. 539 01:01:23,480 --> 01:01:25,720 I guess he knows he can't beat Chetverukhin. 540 01:01:25,880 --> 01:01:28,680 I wonder what remains of his 'Holiday' plan. 541 01:01:28,840 --> 01:01:31,480 You'll have 20 minutes for an interview with Curry. 542 01:01:31,640 --> 01:01:34,200 Don't leave afterwards. I need to check it. 543 01:01:34,480 --> 01:01:37,320 I'll send in interpreters. 544 01:01:42,920 --> 01:01:45,240 - Good luck. - Thank you. 545 01:02:50,760 --> 01:02:53,760 A beautiful performance by our own, John Curry. 546 01:02:53,920 --> 01:02:58,480 Did you see that posture, the ballet elements? Just exquisite! 547 01:02:58,640 --> 01:03:04,080 We are reporting live from Bratislava, host of this year's World Championship. 548 01:03:04,240 --> 01:03:06,800 Tonight's event is a spectacular show for everyone! 549 01:03:17,640 --> 01:03:18,840 What happened to you? 550 01:03:20,440 --> 01:03:22,000 Don't worry about it. 551 01:03:26,600 --> 01:03:30,200 Just make sure you win, and maybe we'll see each other later. 552 01:03:31,360 --> 01:03:32,320 Are you okay? 553 01:03:42,160 --> 01:03:44,760 What are you looking at? Go already! 554 01:03:58,560 --> 01:04:01,000 - Bye. - Bye. 555 01:04:11,200 --> 01:04:15,240 A phenomenal performance by our Sergei. Perfect jump! 556 01:04:20,560 --> 01:04:26,480 Sergey isn't called the prince of Soviet figure skating for nothing. 557 01:04:26,640 --> 01:04:28,680 Look how he moves, how he feels the music. 558 01:04:33,640 --> 01:04:36,760 This isn't his first competition against Ondrej, 559 01:04:36,920 --> 01:04:41,640 and today's performance gives us hope that Sergey will win. 560 01:04:41,800 --> 01:04:43,080 We're cheering for him. 561 01:04:51,840 --> 01:04:55,120 - Break a leg, comrade. - Ondrej Nepela in 10 minutes. 562 01:04:58,280 --> 01:05:03,560 A relaxed yet elegant finish by this important favorite to win. 563 01:05:04,400 --> 01:05:09,520 Sergei Chetverukhin, as well as the Soviet team, are smiling contentedly. 564 01:05:09,760 --> 01:05:11,440 Tonight is a showcase of live art on ice, an unforgettable evening. 565 01:05:22,440 --> 01:05:26,760 That was perfect, now we are waiting with Sergei for the ratings. 566 01:05:46,880 --> 01:05:49,160 We see high scores for the technical side, 567 01:05:49,320 --> 01:05:52,640 lower marks from Japan and Great Britain, 568 01:05:52,800 --> 01:05:56,800 but overall, an excellent rating! 569 01:06:00,040 --> 01:06:03,720 Ondrej comes next, after a short break to clean and smooth the ice. 570 01:06:34,720 --> 01:06:37,320 Ondrej Nepela in 5 minutes. 571 01:06:42,720 --> 01:06:44,480 Breathe, Ondrej. 572 01:06:45,280 --> 01:06:46,200 Inhale, 573 01:06:47,840 --> 01:06:48,760 exhale. 574 01:06:49,280 --> 01:06:51,960 It's just another championship after all. 575 01:06:54,840 --> 01:06:58,120 Remember, this isn't a matter of life and death. 576 01:06:58,840 --> 01:07:02,520 At worst, we'll be cleaning toilets here at the rink. 577 01:07:04,560 --> 01:07:05,640 - You too? 578 01:07:06,360 --> 01:07:10,480 What did you think? That it's all just about you? 579 01:07:12,640 --> 01:07:17,600 What you've achieved on the ice can never be forgotten. 580 01:07:20,600 --> 01:07:22,920 You're Nepela! 581 01:07:24,640 --> 01:07:26,200 You're a fighter! 582 01:07:27,240 --> 01:07:30,960 Go and show them you're the best! 583 01:07:42,320 --> 01:07:46,680 The atmosphere is beyond words. 584 01:07:47,320 --> 01:07:52,560 Nepela's won all the championships in recent years. 585 01:07:57,280 --> 01:08:01,120 The world's best current figure skater takes the ice. 586 01:08:03,680 --> 01:08:04,600 Good luck, Ondrej! 587 01:08:17,040 --> 01:08:20,400 Deafening applause gives way to deadly silence. 588 01:09:04,840 --> 01:09:05,880 I take number three. 589 01:09:20,040 --> 01:09:22,800 Ondrej uses the entire rink to build up speed. 590 01:09:22,960 --> 01:09:26,680 His face shows complete concentration. 591 01:09:31,640 --> 01:09:34,400 NEPELA WILL WIN EVEN IN A BURNING RINK 592 01:09:48,120 --> 01:09:50,600 Beautiful triple Salchow, 593 01:09:50,760 --> 01:09:52,240 he finally got it! 594 01:10:17,800 --> 01:10:19,400 Nepela is on fire! 595 01:10:38,800 --> 01:10:43,760 Judges, look at that harmony, that symphony of athletic mastery. 596 01:11:36,960 --> 01:11:38,640 Good jump! 597 01:12:35,680 --> 01:12:39,880 Moving gracefully in the slow section, he introduces the finale of his skate. 598 01:13:21,800 --> 01:13:27,040 The last festive bars of music and a smooth double Salchow. 599 01:13:27,600 --> 01:13:29,440 Ondrej, do you have anything else in store? 600 01:14:00,160 --> 01:14:07,040 Nepela, Nepela, Nepela! 601 01:14:29,080 --> 01:14:30,280 Look at mom! 602 01:14:37,880 --> 01:14:40,440 - Congratulations Ondrej! - Thank you. 603 01:14:47,040 --> 01:14:48,480 Congratulations! 604 01:15:03,080 --> 01:15:07,360 We're seeing the marks for technical merit. 5.8 from the... 605 01:15:10,200 --> 01:15:13,480 The skate of Ondrej's life. Incredible. 606 01:15:15,000 --> 01:15:19,280 Ondrej, thank you. You gave it your whole heart. 607 01:15:28,160 --> 01:15:31,000 ...and a six for artistic aspect! 608 01:15:37,320 --> 01:15:42,000 The Romanian judge gives Ondrej full 6 points! 609 01:15:49,960 --> 01:15:53,360 The story doesn't end, 610 01:15:54,000 --> 01:15:59,040 Only the last pages are suddenly missing from the book... 611 01:16:03,680 --> 01:16:05,120 I told you! 612 01:16:05,440 --> 01:16:10,280 Which you welcomed as soon as down broke... 613 01:16:11,560 --> 01:16:15,440 My thanks belong to them. 614 01:16:18,800 --> 01:16:25,640 Ondrej Nepela wins the 1973 World Figure Skating Championship 615 01:16:25,800 --> 01:16:27,000 in Bratislava! 616 01:16:27,440 --> 01:16:30,480 The title of World Champion in Figure Skating 617 01:16:30,640 --> 01:16:34,200 - Where to, young man? - One ticket to Prague, please. 618 01:16:39,400 --> 01:16:40,640 Thank you. 619 01:16:41,440 --> 01:16:46,800 Our story doesn't end 620 01:16:46,960 --> 01:16:49,560 - Congratulations, Mr. Nepela. - Thank you! 621 01:16:53,320 --> 01:16:54,920 I will read the blank page. 622 01:16:56,240 --> 01:16:58,720 You wanted to be here, 623 01:16:58,880 --> 01:17:03,480 but had to go against your will, 624 01:17:03,920 --> 01:17:09,360 Down that treacherous path like a river current. 625 01:17:09,520 --> 01:17:14,080 Why do flowers wilt? 626 01:17:14,240 --> 01:17:21,040 Why was the strange trial so harsh on us? 627 01:17:27,400 --> 01:17:28,440 A beautiful performance. 628 01:17:28,600 --> 01:17:29,720 Thank you. 629 01:17:29,880 --> 01:17:32,240 Well, was it all necessary? 630 01:17:32,400 --> 01:17:34,400 Masterful ride. 631 01:17:34,560 --> 01:17:36,160 A shame you want to leave. 632 01:17:38,160 --> 01:17:41,400 A dream like a vivid past, gone are the days 633 01:17:41,560 --> 01:17:47,000 You loved so much. 634 01:17:47,160 --> 01:17:51,840 My thanks belong to them. 635 01:17:55,480 --> 01:18:00,400 I'll keep reading this beautiful story, 636 01:18:00,560 --> 01:18:03,880 The story of our love. 637 01:18:04,040 --> 01:18:07,760 This story does not end, be sure. 638 01:18:15,800 --> 01:18:19,880 I still long to read it. 639 01:18:20,360 --> 01:18:22,160 Matej?! 640 01:18:56,000 --> 01:18:58,280 After ending his competitive career, 641 01:18:58,440 --> 01:19:02,840 Ondrej Nepela shone for thirteen years on ice rinks around the world 642 01:19:03,000 --> 01:19:05,920 as a star of the famous revue 'Holiday on Ice'. 643 01:19:06,080 --> 01:19:07,760 He died in February 1989 at the age of 38. 644 01:19:07,920 --> 01:19:11,040 Officially, the cause was cancer of the lymph nodes 645 01:19:11,200 --> 01:19:13,600 in reality, it was complications associated with HIV infection. 646 01:19:13,760 --> 01:19:15,960 Ondrej Nepela never spoke publicly about who he truly was.