On the Impossibility of an Homage vs Rivals: The 4 Nations Face-Off
On the Impossibility of an Homage is the shorter watch at 19m compared with 1h 29m. On the Impossibility of an Homage is the older of the two (2024 against 2026). Both are documentary movies, so they suit a similar mood.
On the Impossibility of an Homage
Rivals: The 4 Nations Face-Off| On the Impossibility of an Homage | Rivals: The 4 Nations Face-Off | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 0.0/10 |
| Year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Length | 19m | 1h 29m |
| Genres | Documentary | Documentary |
| Country | Germany | – |
| Director | Xandra Popescu | Yon Motskin |
| Main cast | Gabriela Durleci, Cristian Susu, Mirela Simniceanu, Ion Tugearu | Chantal Kreviazuk, Connor McDavid, P.K. Subban, Chris Cuthbert, Matthew Tkachuk |
Synopsis
On the Impossibility of an Homage
Given a portrait, who is responsible for the image we see, the painter or the subject? Ion used to be a a rockstar of Ballet in Communist Romania. When we first discussed the possibility of a portrait, Ion was initially thrilled. He’d been dreaming that someday there’d be a film about him. But during the filmmaking process Ion finds it hard to let go.
Rivals: The 4 Nations Face-Off
In early February 2025, the world’s top hockey nations, including Canada, Finland, Sweden and the U.S., came together to pit their best players against each other in the 4 Nations Face-Off. The tournament replaced the NHL’s annual All-Star game and offered a chance for players to wear their national colours and assert their hockey dominance. None more so than Canada and the U.S. For decades, each team has staked a claim as “world’s best,” but…
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