Olympia :

Duration: 115

Year Published: 19--

Creator: the film of the XI Olympic Games Berlin 1936 Phoenix Films presents ; produced by Leni Riefenstahl.

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Credits: Riefenstahl, Leni.; Windt, Herbert, 1894-1965.; Phoenix/BFA Films & Video.; University of California (System). Extension Media Center.

Description: Release title in Germany: Olympia 1. Teil--Fest der Völker.; Pacific Film Archive collection; non-circulating. CUY.; Music by Herbert Windt.; After being commissioned by the 1936 Olympic committee to create a feature film of the Berlin Olympics, Riefenstahl made a film that celebrates the human body by combining the poetry of bodies in motion with close-ups of athletes in the heat of competition. Part I includes the carrying of the flame from Greece, the lighting of the torch, and the track and field events where American runner Jessie Owen won an unprecedented four gold medals.; PFA 1620-01-11890. D0004; English narration.; PFA 1620-01-11890. CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: 2004/5/ 18 good/fair; scratches CONDITION NOTE: Last checked: January 12, 2006 same, slightly warped.

Metadata Source:BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE