Producer / Director: Christian Ihrybauer
Film Producers: Loredana Rehekampff / Andreas Schmid / Jakob Pochlatko / Dieter Pochlatko
Project Manager: Roland Pfannhauser
Camera: Christian Ihrybauer / Oliver Hirtenfelder
Drone: Christian Ihrybauer
Photography: Christian Ihrybauer
Sound Design: Matthias Ihrybauer
Post Production: GRANULAR Production House
Music: Epidemic Sound / Artlist
Becoming Klammer offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of Chasing the Line, the biopic that tells the story of Austrian sports legend Franz Klammer. Known for his 1976 Olympic downhill victory, Klammer is celebrated as a national hero, and this documentary highlights how the cast and crew worked to capture his legacy. With unique insights into the filmmaking process and interviews with the key figures, Becoming Klammer showcases the dedication it took to bring the story of Austria’s skiing icon to life on the big screen.
Becoming Klammer set out to offer an exclusive look behind the scenes of Chasing the Line, the biopic about Austrian skiing legend Franz Klammer. The goal was to capture the dedication of the cast and crew as they worked to authentically portray Klammer’s iconic 1976 Olympic downhill victory, an event that cemented his status as a national hero. The documentary succeeded in engaging audiences by providing interviews, production insights, and showcasing the challenges of recreating such a monumental moment in Austrian sports history. Through this, Becoming Klammer deepened viewers’ connection to both the film and Franz Klammer’s legacy.
Becoming Klammer successfully achieved its goal of taking audiences behind the scenes of Chasing the Line, revealing the dedication and hard work required to tell the story of Austrian ski legend Franz Klammer. By providing unique insights into the production process, interviews with cast and crew, and an authentic portrayal of Klammer’s 1976 Olympic victory, the documentary deepened the connection between viewers, the film, and Klammer’s enduring legacy. It stands as a testament to the effort and passion involved in capturing the spirit of one of Austria’s greatest sports icons.
