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The Final Twist follows Aljona Savchenko, a 30-year-old figure skater, as she attempts to win an Olympic gold medal after three unsuccessful tries. Partnering with Bruno Massot, a young Frenchman with no prior international success in pairs figure skating, the film captures their rigorous training and the clash of their distinct personalities. Aljona's perfectionism and Bruno's inexperience create tension, but the coaching team works to maintain focus on their goal.
The documentary culminates at the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, where the pair faces a setback in the short program, landing in fourth place. Despite the odds against them, they deliver a memorable free skating performance that is described as the free skating of their life, marking a significant moment in Olympic history.
Why Watch
- •Watch Aljona's intense training regimen in Germany.
- •See Bruno's unexpected blunder at the Olympics.
- •Find out how they transformed their performance in free skating.
Did You Know
•Aljona Savchenko was 30 years old during her Olympic attempt in 2018.
•Bruno Massot had no international successes before partnering with Aljona.
•The pair finished fourth after the short program at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Perfect For
Figure skating fansOlympic history enthusiastsSports biography viewers