About this release
Director Julien Faraut compiles archival footage of John McEnroe from when he competed in the 1984 French Open to profile the left-handed tennis legend. Editing together on-court action with vintage interviews and commentary as well as narration by Mathieu Amalric, Faraut examines McEnroe's athleticism, anger issues and alluring public image along with the impact he left on the sport.
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Disc 1
DVD
John McEnroe: In the Realm of Perfection (2018)
95 min
Documentary
An immersive film essay on tennis legend John McEnroe at the height of his career as the world champion, documenting his strive for perfection, frustrations, and the hardest loss of his career at the 1984 Roland-Garros French Open.
Credits
Director
Julien Faraut
Writer
Julien Faraut
Cast
John McEnroeas Self (archive footage)
Mathieu Amalricas Narrator (voice)
Jacques Pernodas Self
Cédric Quignon-Fleuretas Self
Nicolas Thibaultas Self
Serge Daneyas Self (archive footage)
Tom Hulceas Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (archive footage) (uncredited)
Gil de Kermadecas Self (archive footage)
Ivan Lendlas Self (archive footage)
John Patrick McEnroeas Self - John McEnroe's Father (archive footage)
Editor
Julien Faraut
Producer
William Jéhannin
Raphaëlle Delauche
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 21, 2026