Spanning his years as a Formula One racing driver from 1984 to his untimely death a decade later, SENNA explores the life and work of the triple world champion Ayrton Senna, his physical and spiritual achievements on the track, his quest for perfection and the mythical status he has since attained. It unfolds in a remarkable manner, eschewing many standard documentary techniques in favor of a more cinematic approach that makes full use of astounding footage, much of it drawn from F1 archives and is previously unseen.
“A documentary with the pace of a thriller, a story of motors and machines that is beyond compelling because of the intensely human story it tells.” (Los Angeles Times)
“What film critics might call a TMSI movie, as in: Trust me, see it.” (Washington Post)