JOHN MCENROE: IN THE REALM OF PERFECTION

By Julien FARAUT

FILM CONSTELLATION - as SALES All rights, World

Drama - Completed 2018

An immersive film essay on tennis legend John McEnroe at the height of his career as the world champion, documenting his strive for perfection, frustrations, and the hardest loss of his career at the 1984 Roland-Garros French Open.

Festivals
& Awards

BFI London FF 2018
Official Competition - Documentary
    • Year of production
    • 2018
    • Genres
    • Drama
    • Countries
    • UNITED KINGDOM
    • Languages
    • ENGLISH
    • Duration
    • 95 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Julien FARAUT
    • Producer(s)
    • William JÉHANNIN, Raphaelle DELAUCHE
    • Synopsis
    • Narrated by Mathieu Amalric (The Grand Budapest Hotel, Ismael’s Ghosts), using unseen 16mm footage uncovered from the Roland-Garros film archives, IN THE REALM OF PERFECTION showcases McEnroe’s iconic grace, infamous temper, and unique style that powered his incredible journey to tennis perfection.