The Olympic Dream: 1936 Nazi Games Poster

The Olympic Dream: 1936 Nazi Games

Not Rated Documentary History

Starring: Simon Schwarz, Sandra von Ruffin, Gotthard Lange, Theresa Scholze, Annina Hellenthal

Writer: Florian Huber, Mira Thiel

Release Date:
January 11, 2016
Ratings:
6.5 / 10
Director:
Florian Huber & Mira Thiel
Companies:
Spiegel TV

Overview

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.