Overview
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.
-
Director, Writer
Top Billed Cast
-
Self - High Jump, USA (uncredited)
-
Self - 10000 Metres, Finland (uncredited)
-
Self - Carries British Flag (uncredited)
-
Self - Hammer Throw, Germany (uncredited)
-
Self - Shot Put, Finland (uncredited)
-
Self - High Jump, Hungary (uncredited)
-
Self (uncredited)
-
Self - IOC, Stands with Hitler, with Hurdlers (uncredited)
-
Self - 800 Metres, Canada (uncredited)
Original Title Olympia - Fest der Völker
Status Released
Original Language German
Budget $550,000.00
Revenue -
Keywords
Content Score
94
Almost there...
Top Contributors
Popularity Trend
Login to report an issue