Olympia Part Two: Festival of Beauty

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s r @ScottR 12/01/2021 1001 movies to see before you die. Lost rating because I saw it when RT had an error. It was on youtube. See more 07/20/2013 Riefenstahl's second part of her legendary documentary Riefenstahl really does show the majestic Olympics in Nazi ruled Berlin as a work of art and, as the title say, a 'festival of beauty'. With her careful and poetic photography, most famously of the diving, her portrayal of the sporting event is a magnificent one, where the athletes become gods from the legendary place of Greek mythology Olympus; with that concept in mind, she is able to create a new feeling within the documentary that lets its audience really get lost inside its beauty and fully connect with its significance. Often cited as one of the major works of Hitler's propaganda, to call it this would be to understate its magnificence and importance, though Riefenstahl certainly may have been one of the few figures to turn propaganda into art. See more 07/02/2011 Once again, the 1936 Olympic games were filmed very well. The camera angles and shots turn this sporting event into an artform. See more 03/21/2011 Breathtakingly beautiful and immeasurably influential. Any modern Olympic coverage with lofty intentions owes it all to Riefenstahl. Everything from the dramatic photography to the John Williams music of today was first developed here. This second half of the documentary really lives up to its name with an increased emphasis on the titanic grace of the athletes set to dramatic natural backdrops. Compared to the first half, it is comparable in quality, but its shorter length, increased lusciousness, and possession of fewer track and field events makes it feel more concise. It's also not a Nazi propaganda piece as alleged. Germany does not win every event and victories by other countries, namely the United States are healthily represented. If displaying the physical prowess of Olympic athletes, filming said athletes in an staggeringly innovative fashion, or the existence of great female film directors upsets your sensibilities then I suppose this film is indeed propaganda. See more 02/08/2011 the continuation of the first part.just as magnificent.this movie transcends politics and continues of enchant with its groundbreaking visuals. See more 10/23/2010 Breathtakingly beautiful athletic bodies! See more Read all reviews

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