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Olympia Part Two: Festival of Beauty (1938)

6.719381h 44mDE
Documentary

Directed by Leni Riefenstahl

Rating

6.7/10

Runtime

1h 44m

Language

DE

Release

June 2, 1938

Director

Leni Riefenstahl

Overview

Part two of Leni Riefenstahl's monumental examination of the 1938 Olympic Games, the cameras leave the main stadium and venture into the many halls and fields deployed for such sports as fencing, polo, cycling, and the modern pentathlon, which was won by American Glenn Morris.

Cast

Sheigo Arai

Sheigo Arai

Self - Swimmer, Japan (uncredited)

Albert Bachmann

Albert Bachmann

Self - Gymnastics, Switzerland (uncredited)

Daniel Barrow

Daniel Barrow

Self - Single Sculls Rower, USA (uncredited)

Jack Beresford

Jack Beresford

Self - Rower, Britain (uncredited)

Ralf Berzsenyi

Ralf Berzsenyi

Self - Small-Bore Rifle, Hungary (uncredited)

Ferenc Csík

Ferenc Csík

Self - Swimmer, Hungary (uncredited)

Richard Degener

Richard Degener

Self - Springboard Diver, USA (uncredited)

Willemijntje den Ouden

Willemijntje den Ouden

Self - Swimmer, Holland (uncredited)

Charles des Jammonières

Charles des Jammonières

Self - Free Pistol, France (uncredited)

Velma Dunn

Velma Dunn

Self - Platfom Diver, USA (uncredited)

Konrad Frey

Konrad Frey

Self - Gymnastics, Germany (uncredited)

Marjorie Gestring

Marjorie Gestring

Self - Springboard Diver, USA (uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Olympia Part Two: Festival of Beauty (1938), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Part two of Leni Riefenstahl's monumental examination of the 1938 Olympic Games, the cameras leave the main stadium and venture into the many halls and fields deployed for such sports as fencing, polo, cycling, and the modern pentathlon, which was won by American Glenn Morris.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Olympia Part Two: Festival of Beauty. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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