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The Olympic Dream: 1936 Nazi Games (2016)

Movie ★ 6.5 53 min

Documentary History

Leni Riefenstahl's flamboyant Nazi aesthetics shaped the public image of the 1936 Olympics. Never before had sports and politics been mixed. Through archive photos and reconstructions, we get a closer look into the historical propaganda show.

Mira Thiel Director Mira Thiel Writer Florian Huber Writer Florian Huber Director

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Released
January 11, 2016
Runtime
53 min
IMDb
tt7692338
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Spiegel TV, , ,

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Cast

Simon Schwarz Simon Schwarz Wolfgang Fürstner Sandra von Ruffin Sandra von Ruffin Gretel Bergmann Gotthard Lange Gotthard Lange Wolf-Heinrich von Helldorff Theresa Scholze Theresa Scholze Leonie Fürstner Annina Hellenthal Annina Hellenthal Elfriede Kaun Paul Faßnacht Paul Faßnacht Edwin Bergmann Christian Hockenbrink Christian Hockenbrink Carl Diem Mateusz Dopieralski Mateusz Dopieralski Joachim Seyppel

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Olympic Dream: 1936 Nazi Games about?
Leni Riefenstahl's flamboyant Nazi aesthetics shaped the public image of the 1936 Olympics. Never before had sports and politics been mixed. Through archive photos and reconstructions, we get a closer look into the historical propaganda show.
Who directed The Olympic Dream: 1936 Nazi Games?
The Olympic Dream: 1936 Nazi Games was directed by Mira Thiel, Florian Huber.
Who stars in The Olympic Dream: 1936 Nazi Games?
The Olympic Dream: 1936 Nazi Games stars Simon Schwarz, Sandra von Ruffin, Gotthard Lange, Theresa Scholze.
When was The Olympic Dream: 1936 Nazi Games released?
The Olympic Dream: 1936 Nazi Games is a 2016 documentary, history film.
Where can I watch The Olympic Dream: 1936 Nazi Games?
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