Are You Going to the Ball?

Original title: Верите ли вы в бал?

Directed by Nadezhda Khvorova

This Soviet documentary investigates the demanding training system behind the country’s Olympic gymnastics program. Featuring interviews with former champions including Olga Korbut and Lyudmila Turischeva, the film examines how young girls were recruited and trained for international competition, revealing the physical strain and personal sacrifices involved in pursuing gymnastic success.