Video trailer
Director
Director
Cast
Self - High Jump
Self - 10000 Metres
Self - Carries British Flag (uncredited)
Self - Hammer Throw
Self - Shot Put
Self - High Jump
Self (uncredited)
Self - IOC
Self - 800 Metres
Self - 110m Hurdles
Self - Javelin Throw
Synopsis
Commissioned to make a propaganda film about the 1936 Olympic Games in Germany, director Leni Riefenstahl created a celebration of the human form. This first half of her two-part film opens with a renowned introduction that compares modern Olympians to classical Greek heroes, then goes on to provide thrilling in-the-moment coverage of some of the games’ most celebrated moments, including African-American athlete Jesse Owens winning a then-unprecedented four gold medals.
Original title
Olympia - Fest der Völker
IMDb Rating
7.7 5397 votes
TMDb Rating
6.8 105 votes
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