Olympia (1936)

Commissioned by the Nazi government to film the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, documentarian Leni Riefenstahl fashioned a mesmerizing tribute to athletic grace and beauty, while juxtaposing the Olympian spirit of Ancient Greece to "the ideals of National Socialism." Part one, "Festival of the Nations," features the opening ceremonies, marathon, track, and more; part two, "Festival of Beauty" covers soccer, swimming and equestrian events, plus the Decathlon, the closing ceremonies, and more. 3 1/2 hrs. total on two discs. Standard; Soundtracks: German Dolby Digital stereo, English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English; deleted scenes; alternate scenes; documentaries; photo gallery; more. In German with English subtitles/Dubbed in English.