Over the Limit

With her first feature-length documentary “Over the Limit,” Polish writer-director Marta Prus does wonders with presenting a behind-the-scenes look into the life of a gymnasts. “Over the Limit” shows how the successful Russian system for training athletes transgresses boundaries. Elite gymnast Rita Mamun has reached a point of retirement, but has one final goal set out for her life: winning Olympic gold. A nail-biting drama about the intense physical and mental labor put into a sport that thrives on its beautiful aesthetics.