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Olympia - Fest der Schönheit(1938)

06/02/1938

(DE)

1h 44m

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Overview

Commissioned to make a propaganda film about the 1936 Olympic Games in Germany, director Leni Riefenstahl created a celebration of the human form. Where the two-part epic's first half, Festival of the Nations, focused on the international aspects of the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin, part two, The Festival of Beauty, concentrates on individual athletes such as equestrians, gymnasts, and swimmers, climaxing with American Glenn Morris' performance in the decathalon and the games' majestic closing ceremonies.

Top Billed Cast

Sheigo Arai

Sheigo Arai

Self - Swimmer, Japan (uncredited)

Albert Bachmann

Albert Bachmann

Self - Gymnastics, Switzerland (uncredited)

Daniel Barrow

Daniel Barrow

Self - Single Sculls Rower, USA (uncredited)

Jack Beresford

Jack Beresford

Self - Rower, Britain (uncredited)

Ralf Berzsenyi

Ralf Berzsenyi

Self - Small-Bore Rifle, Hungary (uncredited)

Ferenc Csík

Ferenc Csík

Self - Swimmer, Hungary (uncredited)

Richard Degener

Richard Degener

Self - Springboard Diver, USA (uncredited)

Willemijntje den Ouden

Willemijntje den Ouden

Self - Swimmer, Holland (uncredited)

Charles des Jammonières

Charles des Jammonières

Self - Free Pistol, France (uncredited)

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Media

Olympia: Part Two – Festival of BeautyOlympia: Part Two – Festival of Beauty

Part of the Olympia Collection

Includes Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations, Olympia: Part Two – Festival of Beauty,

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