Senna
The remarkable story of Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, charting his physical and spiritual achievements on the track and off, his quest for perfection, and the mythical status he has since attained, is the subject of Senna, a documentary feature that spans the racing legend's years as an F1 driver, from his opening season in 1984 to his untimely death a decade later.
Critics Sentiment
Senna wins Brazilian Grand Prix with broken gearbox stuck in sixth gear
Senna's final lap and fatal crash at Imola circuit
The film's most dramatic shift occurs from Senna's greatest triumph winning Brazil with a broken gearbox (9.2) to the quiet dread building toward his fatal crash at Imola (6.8).
The documentary maintains consistently high sentiment throughout Senna's career highlights, with audiences particularly moved by his supernatural driving abilities and rivalry with Prost. The inevitable tragedy at Imola provides the film's emotional low point, but reviewers praise how the filmmakers handle it with dignity. Despite the devastating ending, the film concludes on an uplifting note celebrating Senna's lasting legacy and impact on Brazil and the racing world.
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Ayrton Senna
Self (archive footage)
Alain Prost
Self
Frank Williams
Self
Ron Dennis
Self
Viviane Senna
Self
Milton da Silva
Self (archive footage)
Neyde Senna
Self (archive footage)
Jackie Stewart
Self (archive footage)
Sid Watkins
Self
Galvão Bueno
Self
Reginaldo Leme
Self
Gerhard Berger
Self (archive footage)
Nelson Piquet
Self (archive footage)
Nigel Mansell
Self (archive footage)
Jean-Marie Balestre
Self (archive footage)
Bernie Ecclestone
Self (archive footage)
John Bisignano
Self
Richard Williams
Self
Pierre Van Vliet
Self
Arnaldo Jabor
Self (archive footage)
Crew
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