Olympia Part Two: Festival of Beauty

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The second part of Leni Riefenstahl's documentary captures the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. Titled "Festival of Beauty," it focuses on events like gymnastics, equestrian, and the decathlon. The film is renowned for its revolutionary cinematography and aesthetic celebration of the human body in motion. However, it is also highly controversial as it was commissioned by the Nazi regime and serves as a powerful piece of political propaganda, glorifying athletic form.

Documentary  Sports

Directed by

Leni Riefenstahl

Starring

Sheigo Arai, Jack Beresford, Ralf Berzsenyi