Release Date: 1938-04-21
Runtime: 127
Languages: Deutsch | Français | English | Italiano | 日本語 | Português
Rating: 6.9
Votes: 111
Genres: Documentary
Director: Leni Riefenstahl
Description: 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 ren...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.Read More
Production Companies:
Olympia-Film GmbH
