Hitler’s Olympia - The Nazi Olympics 1936

Alternative title

Olympische Spiele

Synopsis

In 1935 Leni Riefenstahl was approached by the president of the German Olympic Committee to make a film of the 1936 Berlin games, which were being staged by Goebbels as a giant propaganda exercise. Using 44 cameramen and a staff of hundreds Riefenstahl shot over 300,000 feet of film.

Language

English

Country

Germany

Medium

Video; 2 videocassettes. VHS. b&w. 204 min.

Year of production

1936

Availability

Sale; 1995 sale: £14.99 (inclusive)

Subjects

History

Keywords

Germany; Nazi Germany; Olympic Games; propaganda films; World War II

Credits

Director

Leni Riefenstahl

Contributor

Herbert Windt; Walter Ruttman

Distributor

 

Available from retail outlets

Name

Simply Media

Contact

Laura Smith

Email

info@simplymedia.tv

Web

http://www.simplymedia.tv/ External site opens in new window

Phone

0203 542 3722

Address

Highlight House
57 Margaret Street
London W1W 8SJ

Notes

Formerly known as DD Home Entertainment or DDHE