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Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations

Original title: Olympia 1. Teil - Fest der Völker
  • 19381938
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 51m
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Karl Hein in Olympia 1. Teil - Fest der Völker (1938)
  • Documentary
  • Sport
The document of the 1936 Olympics at Berlin.The document of the 1936 Olympics at Berlin.The document of the 1936 Olympics at Berlin.
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4.8K
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  • Director
    • Leni Riefenstahl
  • Writer
    • Leni Riefenstahl
  • Stars
    • David Albritton(uncredited)
    • Arvo Askola(uncredited)
    • Jack Beresford(uncredited)
Top credits
  • Director
    • Leni Riefenstahl
  • Writer
    • Leni Riefenstahl
  • Stars
    • David Albritton(uncredited)
    • Arvo Askola(uncredited)
    • Jack Beresford(uncredited)
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    • 30User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Olympia 1. Teil - Fest der Völker (1938)
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    Olympia 1. Teil - Fest der Völker (1938)
    Leni Riefenstahl in Olympia 1. Teil - Fest der Völker (1938)
    Olympia 1. Teil - Fest der Völker (1938)
    Olympia 1. Teil - Fest der Völker (1938)
    Olympia 1. Teil - Fest der Völker (1938)
    Olympia 1. Teil - Fest der Völker (1938)
    Konrad Frey in Olympia 1. Teil - Fest der Völker (1938)
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    Olympia 1. Teil - Fest der Völker (1938)
    Olympia 1. Teil - Fest der Völker (1938)

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    David Albritton
    David Albritton
    • Self - High Jump, USAas Self - High Jump, USA
    • (uncredited)
    Arvo Askola
    Arvo Askola
    • Self - 10000 Metres, FINas Self - 10000 Metres, FIN
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Beresford
    Jack Beresford
    • Self - Carries British Flagas Self - Carries British Flag
    • (uncredited)
    Erwin Blask
    • Self - Hammer Throw, Germanas Self - Hammer Throw, German
    • (uncredited)
    Sulo Bärlund
    • Self - Shot Put, Finlandas Self - Shot Put, Finland
    • (uncredited)
    Ibolya Csák
    Ibolya Csák
    • Self - High Jump, Hungaryas Self - High Jump, Hungary
    • (uncredited)
    Glenn Cunningham
    Glenn Cunningham
    • Selfas Self
    • (uncredited)
    Henri de Baillet-Latour
    Henri de Baillet-Latour
    • Self - IOC, Stands with Hitler, with Hurdlersas Self - IOC, Stands with Hitler, with Hurdlers
    • (uncredited)
    Philip Edwards
    • Self - 800 Metres, Canadaas Self - 800 Metres, Canada
    • (uncredited)
    Donald Finlay
    • Self - 110m Hurdles, GBas Self - 110m Hurdles, GB
    • (uncredited)
    Tilly Fleischer
    Tilly Fleischer
    • Self - Javelin Throw, Germanyas Self - Javelin Throw, Germany
    • (uncredited)
    Wilhelm Frick
    • Self - Spectatoras Self - Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Joseph Goebbels
    Joseph Goebbels
    • Self - Spectatoras Self - Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Hermann Göring
    Hermann Göring
    • Self - Spectatoras Self - Spectator
    • (uncredited)
    Ernest Harper
    Ernest Harper
    • Self - Marathon, GBas Self - Marathon, GB
    • (uncredited)
    Karl Hein
    Karl Hein
    • Self - Hammer Throw, Germanyas Self - Hammer Throw, Germany
    • (uncredited)
    Heinz Herman
    • German flag carrieras German flag carrier
    • (uncredited)
    Rudolf Hess
    Rudolf Hess
    • Self - Stands with Hitleras Self - Stands with Hitler
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Leni Riefenstahl
    • Writer
      • Leni Riefenstahl
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    Storyline

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    After being commissioned by the 1936 Olympic Committee to create a feature film of the Berlin Olympics, Riefenstahl shot a documentary that celebrates the human body by combining the poetry of bodies in motion with close-ups of athletes in the heat of competition. Includes the marathon, men's diving, and American track star Jesse Owen's sprint races at the 1936 Olympic games. The production tends to glorify the young male body and, some say, expresses the Nazi attitude toward athletic prowess. Includes the lighting of the torch at the stadium and Adolf Hitler looking on in amazement as Jesse Owens wins an unprecedented four Gold Medals. —Fiona Kelleghan <fkelleghan@aol.com>
    • female athlete
    • olympics
    • year 1936
    • olympic stadium berlin
    • crowd
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    • Genres
      • Documentary
      • Sport
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Leni Riefenstahl's visit to the United States in 1938 was mainly aimed at finding a US distributor for the film. Faced with fierce protests from many American organizations, in particular the 'Anti-Nazi League', her plan never came to fruition. The first screening in the United States was organised in Chicago in November 1938 by Avery Brundage, president of the US Olympic Committee and an ardent Nazi sympathiser. The private reception was hosted by Mrs. Claire Dux Swift, ex-wife of the German film star Hans Albers. The second screening (also private) took place on 14th December 1938 at the California Club in presence of Olympic medalists and screen Tarzans Johnny Weissmuller and Glenn Morris (Riefenstahl's ex-lover), as well as Olympic diver Marjorie Gestring. For this screening, Riefenstahl submitted a copy where she had edited out almost all the scenes featuring Hitler.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Negro Soldier (1944)
    • Soundtracks
      Olympische Hymnne
      Richard Strauss

    User reviews30

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Why argue-its a grand piece for work
    If this film was never made, the current camera movements and angles we see today on television would probably never exist. Given unquestionable freedom, Leni Riefenstahl created a film which is bold in composition and visual aptitude. The motions of athleticism are caught beautifully, especially the diving sequence and the running sequences. While many will say Riefenstahl was a pro-Nazi film maker, one cannot deny the innovation she instilled in the art of film making. If you can take the near 4-hour running time and the fact there is no dialogue in the film, then experience this film for the power and breathtaking visuals, not the supposed pro-Nazi agenda.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 8, 1940 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Germany
    • Languages
      • German
      • English
      • Italian
      • French
      • Japanese
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • The Olympiad
    • Filming locations
      • Acropolis, Athens, Greece
    • Production companies
      • Olympia Film GmbH
      • International Olympic Committee
      • Tobis Filmkunst
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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