Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations

Name: Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations
Released: 1938-04-21
Rating: 6.88

6.9/10 (125)

·1938· 127 min

Director: Leni Riefenstahl

Starting with a long and lyrical overture, evoking the origins of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece, Riefenstahl covers twenty-one athletic events in the first half of this two-part love letter to the human body and spirit, culminating with the marathon, where Jesse Owens became the first track and field athlete to win four gold medals in a single Olympics.

Where to Watch

Criterion Channel

FlixFling

Cast

David Albritton

Self - High Jump, USA (uncredited)

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Arvo Askola

Self - 10000 Metres, Finland (uncredited)

Jack Beresford

Self - Carries British Flag (uncredited)

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Erwin Blask

Self - Hammer Throw, Germany (uncredited)

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Sulo Bärlund

Self - Shot Put, Finland (uncredited)

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Ibolya Csák

Self - High Jump, Hungary (uncredited)

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Glenn Cunningham

Self (uncredited)

Henri de Baillet-Latour

Self - IOC, Stands with Hitler, with Hurdlers (uncredited)

Philip Edwards

Self - 800 Metres, Canada (uncredited)

Donald Finlay

Self - 110m Hurdles, Great Britain (uncredited)

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Tilly Fleischer

Self - Javelin Throw, Germany (uncredited)

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Wilhelm Frick

Self - Spectator (uncredited)

In brief

Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations (1938) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 6.9/10 from 125 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 7min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel, FlixFling.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations online?

Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel, FlixFling. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations?

Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations runs 127 minutes (2h 7min).

What rating does Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations have?

Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations has an average rating of 6.9/10 based on 125 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations from?

Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations was released in 1938.