Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations (1940)
Storyline
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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Movie Details
| Original title | Olympia - Fest der Völker |
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| Release date | Mar 8, 1940 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | woman director, beauty, sports, xenophobia, nazi, olympic games, national socialism, national socialist party, poetic documentary, nsdap (nazi party), professional athlete |
FAQ
What is Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations 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.
When was Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations released?
Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations was released on Mar 8, 1940 (status: Released).
Who directed Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations?
Leni Riefenstahl directed Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations.
What is the TMDB rating of Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations?
Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 from 127 votes.