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Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations

NR19382h 7mLeni Riefenstahl
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 89%
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Starting with a long and lyrical overture, evoking the origins of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece, Riefenstahl covers twenty-one athletic events in the first half of this two-part love letter to the human body and spirit, culminating with the marathon, where Jesse Owens became the first track and field athlete to win four gold medals in a single Olympics.

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NaziSportsOlympic GamesNational SocialismNational Socialist PartyBeautyXenophobiaWoman DirectorNsdap (nazi Party)Professional Athlete

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What is Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations (1938) about?

Starting with a long and lyrical overture, evoking the origins of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece, Riefenstahl covers twenty-one athletic events in the first half of this two-part love letter to the human body and spirit, culminating with the marathon, where Jesse Owens became the first track and field athlete to win four gold medals in a single Olympics.

Who stars in Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations?

Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations stars David Albritton (Self - High Jump, USA (uncredited)), Arvo Askola (Self - 10000 Metres, Finland (uncredited)), Jack Beresford (Self - Carries British Flag (uncredited)), Erwin Blask (Self - Hammer Throw, Germany (uncredited)), Sulo Bärlund (Self - Shot Put, Finland (uncredited)). The film was directed by Leni Riefenstahl.

How long is Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations?

Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1938. It is rated NR.

Is Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations worth watching?

Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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