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Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations

1938·Movie
2h 7min·NR
83
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Spectacular and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Wondrous and nostalgic

  • Wonder8
  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Sports, history, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing9
  • Visual Stylization8

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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.
Nazi Propaganda1936 OlympicsLeni RiefenstahlHistorical DocumentarySports FilmVisual SpectacleControversialAesthetic AchievementGerman History

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Where can I stream Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations legally?

Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FlixHouse and Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

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

2 h 7 min

Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations runs 2 h 7 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations?

Critics89
Audiences81

Not quite. Critics rate Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations higher (89) than audiences (81). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations in?

GermanItalianJapaneseFrenchEnglishPortuguese

It was made in German, with some Italian, Japanese, French, English, Portuguese. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.