Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Olympia - Fest der Völker
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 1938-04-21
- Runtime: 127 minutes
- Rating: 6.88/10 (117 votes)
- Budget: $550,000
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Olympia-Film GmbH
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.8977
- Languages: German, French, English, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese
Cast & Crew
David Albritton
as Self - High Jump, USA (uncredited)
Arvo Askola
as Self - 10000 Metres, Finland (uncredited)
Jack Beresford
as Self - Carries British Flag (uncredited)
Erwin Blask
as Self - Hammer Throw, Germany (uncredited)
Sulo Bärlund
as Self - Shot Put, Finland (uncredited)
Ibolya Csák
as Self - High Jump, Hungary (uncredited)
Glenn Cunningham
as Self (uncredited)
Henri de Baillet-Latour
as Self - IOC, Stands with Hitler, with Hurdlers (uncredited)
Philip Edwards
as Self - 800 Metres, Canada (uncredited)
Donald Finlay
as Self - 110m Hurdles, Great Britain (uncredited)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations?▼
Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1938-04-21.
Who are the main actors in Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations?▼
The main cast includes David Albritton, Arvo Askola, Jack Beresford, Erwin Blask, Sulo Bärlund, .
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Is Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations?▼
Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations has an IMDb rating of 6.88/10 based on 117 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations?▼
The movie had a production budget of $550,000 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Olympia-Film GmbH. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations filmed?▼
Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations?▼
The total runtime of Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations is 127 minutes.
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Will there be a sequel to Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations?▼
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