Olympia Part Two: Festival of Beauty
Overview
Commissioned to make a propaganda film about the 1936 Olympic Games in Germany, director Leni Riefenstahl created a celebration of the human form. Part one, Festival of the Nations, captures a renowned introduction that compares modern Olympians to classical Greek heroes, and 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. 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.
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Cast & Crew
Sheigo Arai
as Self - Swimmer, Japan (uncredited)
Albert Bachmann
as Self - Gymnastics, Switzerland (uncredited)
Daniel Barrow
as Self - Single Sculls Rower, USA (uncredited)
Jack Beresford
as Self - Rower, Britain (uncredited)
Ralf Berzsenyi
as Self - Small-Bore Rifle, Hungary (uncredited)
Ferenc Csík
as Self - Swimmer, Hungary (uncredited)
Richard Degener
as Self - Springboard Diver, USA (uncredited)
Willemijntje den Ouden
as Self - Swimmer, Holland (uncredited)
Charles des Jammonières
as Self - Free Pistol, France (uncredited)
Velma Dunn
as Self - Platfom Diver, USA (uncredited)
