The film captures the historic 1936 Summer Olympics, held in Berlin, Germany.
A documentary celebrating the human body, combining athletes in motion with close-ups of competition, shot for the 1936 Olympic Committee. It features the marathon, men's diving, and Jesse Owens' sprint races, glorifying the young male body and possibly reflecting Nazi attitudes towards athletic prowess.
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Studio(s): Olympia-Film GmbH
Originally Released: United States, Mar 08, 1940
Production Country: Germany
Budget: $550,000.00
Genres:Documentary, Sport
Currently, you have the opportunity to watch "Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations" by streaming it on the following platforms: The Criterion Channel. Additionally, viewers have the option to either rent or purchase "Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations" on the following digital platforms: AppleTV, YouTube, FlixFling.
