Olympia: Part Two – Festival of Beauty
1938 • 1h 44m
67%
Overview
Commissioned to make a propaganda film about the 1936 Olympic Games in Germany, director Leni Riefenstahl created a celebration of the human form. Where the two-part epic's first half, Festival of the Nations, focused on the international aspects of the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin, part two, The Festival of Beauty, concentrates on individual athletes such as equestrians, gymnasts, and swimmers, climaxing with American Glenn Morris' performance in the decathalon and the games' majestic closing ceremonies.
Documentary
Release Date
6/2/1938
Status
Released
Original Title
Olympia - Fest der Schönheit
Runtime
1h 44m
Budget
$550,000
Revenue
N/A
Language
DE
Production Companies
Olympia-Film GmbH
