Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist, a film documentary of the Italian cyclist Marco Pantani, will be launched in selected UK cinemas on Friday, May 16, with the Blu-Ray and DVD released on May 26.
The film is inspired by Matt Rendell's book, The Death of Marco Pantani, and according to the film's makers it "explores the startling truth behind one man’s remarkable descent from being amongst the finest athletes on earth to his tragic end in a sport riven by intrigue". Included are interviews with Bradley Wiggins and Greg LeMond, with original archive footage and reconstructions.
A preview screening will take place at the Queen’s Film Theatre, Belfast, on Thursday May 8 to coincide with the start of the 2014 Giro d'Italia the following day.
Limited tickets are available for the film's premier on May 13 at Cineworld Haymarket in London, which includes a question and answer session hosted by ITV presenter Ned Boulting.
More information on the film and availability can be found on the Pantani Film website.
Thank you for reading 10 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access
Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription
Join now for unlimited access
Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
-
-
21 things you didn't know about Tadej Pogačar
The chilled out former unicyclist with a penchant for cleaning up at the biggest races. Read on...
-
'I had visions of Tour de France type status' — an interview with Unbound's Co-Director Kristi Mohn
One of gravel's most influential people talks about the growth, diversity and the future of gravel racing
-
Prosecutors open third investigation into death of Marco Pantani
In 2004 a court ruled Pantani died from a drug overdose, but this investigation will focus on homicide charges
-
In Pantani's shadow: The plight of Italian cycling
-
Lance Armstrong and Bradley Wiggins among riders invited to Marco Pantani granfondo
The Marco Pantani gran fondo could have a pretty strong start list, with organisers hoping to tempt the likes of Lance Armstrong and Bradley Wiggins.
-
Marco Pantani's parents lose high court appeal on ruling over his death
The late climber's parents push against a ruling saying his death was suicide and not murder
-
Marco Pantani Mafia inquiry closed by judge
Italian judge closes the investigation into whether Marco Pantani's 1999 Giro expulsion was due to mafia involvement
-
Mafia were behind Marco Pantani's exclusion from 1999 Giro, say Italian police
Police in Forli claim the Camorra mafia corrupted UCI doctors in order to change Marco Pantani's haematocrit levels and get him ejected from the Giro d'Italia
-
Marco Pantani murder theory lives on in Italian courts
Italian judge orders a hearing in February to take one final look at the circumstances surrounding the death of former professional Marco Pantani in 2004
-
Marco Pantani case closed: 'Suicide not murder'
Investigation in Italy concludes that Marco Pantani lost his life due to suicide, and not murder
