Over 20 athletes were disqualified for doping during the 2001 cross-country skiing world championship in Lahti, Finland.
“A lie bigger than you can imagine”
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Over 20 athletes were disqualified for doping during the 2001 cross-country skiing world championship in Lahti, Finland.
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Arto Halonen's 2012 documentary centers on the 2001 cross-country skiing world championship in Lahti, Finland. The event became infamous due to a doping scandal that resulted in multiple disqualifications of Finnish athletes. The film traces the history of doping in sports, linking it to earlier practices from the 1970s and its impact on subsequent competitions, including the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Through interviews with athletes, coaches, and experts, the documentary addresses the ongoing challenges of doping in athletics.
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Why Watch
- Meet director Arto Halonen's critical view on Finnish heroes.
- Find out how national narratives shape identity in Finland.
- See interviews with figures like Johanna Aatsalo and Kari Väisänen.
Did You Know
- The film was released in 2012, directed by Arto Halonen.
- It has a runtime of 119 minutes.
- The film is produced in Finland and is primarily in Finnish.
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Who directed the documentary When Heroes Lie?
When Heroes Lie was directed by Arto Halonen.
What is the original Finnish title of When Heroes Lie?
The original Finnish title of When Heroes Lie is Sinivalkoinen valhe.
What is the duration of the documentary When Heroes Lie?
The duration of When Heroes Lie is 119 minutes.
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