# Olympia: Part One – Festival of the Nations (1938)

> A technically dazzling Olympic documentary transforms athletic competition into lyrical spectacle while revealing the propaganda ambitions surrounding the 1936 Berlin Games.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/553

## Facts

- Runtime: 127 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Leni Riefenstahl
- Cast: David Albritton, Arvo Askola, Jack Beresford, Erwin Blask, Sulo Bärlund, Ibolya Csák, Glenn Cunningham, Henri de Baillet-Latour
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0030522/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: majestic, lyrical, intense, historical film study, sports viewing

## Synopsis

A stunning visual tribute to the human spirit and athletic prowess, captured in breathtaking detail.

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