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.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Jack Beresford, Ralf Berzsenyi, Ferenc Csík, Richard Degener, Willemijntje den Ouden, Charles des Jammonières
Crew: Leni Riefenstahl (Director), Leni Riefenstahl (Screenplay), Leni Riefenstahl (Producer), Leni Riefenstahl (Editor), Herbert Windt (Original Music Composer), Willy Hameister (Director of Photography)
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Studio: Olympia-Film GmbH
Runtime: 104 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Apr 20, 1938
IMDb: 4.3
