German Klimov

Matyoroy is a small village on a beautiful island with the same name. It has been decided that the island shall be flooded and returned to the sea (imdb)

What makes an athlete compete? How can he be made to endure the gruelling training most sports require? In this image-rich combination documentary and poetic drama, participants in sports including foot-racing, wrestling, speed-skating, swimming and gymnastics are seen in their daily lives and in all stages of training and competition. (allmovie.com)