More than a cycling documentary, this is a story of a man who became a legend.
The gritty transformation of a little boy from a small country into an international professional cyclist. A unique sportsman who evolved into a respected global champion. An idol who critics wanted to cast down from his hard-won pedestal
How far are you willing to suffer for your sport?
How many hits can you take before you flinch?

Eddy Merckx tells us the story of the rise and fall of the greatest cyclist of all time.

A film by Christophe Hermans and Boris Tilquin

Produced by Ka Visuel, FACTSTORY, Watertower TV Productions
In co-production with: RTBF, ARTE, VRT, RTS – Radio Télévision Suisse
French broadcaster: Arte

Festivals

International Film Festival Rotterdam – Official Selection (World Premiere)

Press Releases

“Delivering a documentary composed of archive footage, Christophe Hermans and Boris Tilquin not only paint the portrait of an extraordinary man, but also of a sport and a world undergoing great change.” – Cineuropa

“Combining rich archives with interviews with great champions, friends and biographers, the film takes us into the fascinating story of the greatest cyclist in history.” – AFP