Olympia Part Two: Festival of Beauty (1938)

Name: Olympia Part Two: Festival of Beauty
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1938
Duration: 104 min
Cast: Sheigo Arai, Albert Bachmann, Daniel Barrow, Jack Beresford, Ralf Berzsenyi

1h 44m Germany

Documentary

Plot

In the second installment of Leni Riefenstahl's groundbreaking portrayal of the 1938 Olympic Games, the focus shifts from the primary stadium to various venues showcasing a range of sports. Viewers are taken on a journey through the arenas featuring fencing, polo, cycling, and the modern pentathlon, where American athlete Glenn Morris emerges victorious. This exploration highlights the diverse athleticism and the grandeur of the festival, capturing the spirit of competition beyond the central events.

Cast

Sheigo Arai Albert Bachmann Daniel Barrow Jack Beresford Ralf Berzsenyi Ferenc Csík Richard Degener Willemijntje den Ouden Charles des Jammonières Velma Dunn Konrad Frey Marjorie Gestring Albert Greene Tetsuo Hamuro Josef Hasenöhrl