The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner (Die grosse Ekstase des Bildschnitzers Steiner)

In this documentary, the dramatic ski-jumping exploits of Walter Steiner are explored, along with his life-story and the philosophy which motivates him. Steiner is a Swiss woodcarver who experiences something resembling bliss in the confrontation with fear which is a feature of ski-jumping. One highlight of the film is its slow-motion footage of jumping.~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide