

The Melbourne Rendezvous
Rendez-Vous a Melbourne is the official filmed record of the 1956 Olympic Games in Australia. At the time of its release, there was much controversy in the documentary-filmmaking world over the fact that the Aussies signed over exclusive distribution rights to a French firm, resulting in a boycott from other movie companies. None of this matters when the film is seen today: though not in the same league as Leni Reifenstahl's Olympiad, this 110-minute extravaganza is consistently entertaining. Fifteen cameras were utilized to lens every aspect of the event; it was then up to editors Jean Dudrumet and Monique Lacombe to burrow through miles and miles of film to cull the highlights seen herein. Portions of Rendez-Vous a Melbourne have since resurfaced in practically every Olympics documentary -- not to mention the many TV specials attending the now-biannual event.
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- Language
- French
- sports
- olympic games
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Release dates
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- Theatrical21 Jan 1957
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Melbourne Rendezvous released?
- The Melbourne Rendezvous was released on 21 January 1957.
- Where can I watch The Melbourne Rendezvous online?
- The Melbourne Rendezvous is available on Criterion Channel in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Melbourne Rendezvous?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Melbourne Rendezvous is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Melbourne Rendezvous?
- The Melbourne Rendezvous holds a 5.7/10 audience score from 6 votes.
- Who directed The Melbourne Rendezvous?
- The Melbourne Rendezvous (1957) was directed by René Lucot.
- How long is The Melbourne Rendezvous?
- The Melbourne Rendezvous runs for 1h 46m.












