Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations
Olympia 1. Teil - Fest der Völker | Documentary | DE | 124'
Małopolski Ogród Sztuki (MOS 2) | 31st May | 19:30 | The Olympic Games by Masters 2 |
Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations
It is not without a reason that Leni Riefenstahl begins her documentation of the Olympic Games in Berlin from a shot of ancient ruins. It was ancient Greece where the Olympics originated, just like the cult of the human body reflected in the beautiful frames of Olympic Games. Because of its historical context, the film is considered controversial today, promoting not just the idea of sports, but also the Third Reich. Nevertheless, it is an undeniable cornerstone of film documentaries on sports.
Directed by: Leni Riefenstahl
Script: Leni Riefenstahl
Cinematography: Paul Holzki
Music: Herbert Windt, Walter Gronostay
Editing: Leni Riefenstahl
Production: Leni Riefenstahl