Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations

Overview

Opening with a sweeping and poetic overture that captures the inception of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece, Riefenstahl presents an exploration of twenty-one athletic competitions in the initial segment of this two-part tribute to the human physique and spirit. The journey reaches its pinnacle with the marathon, featuring Jesse Owens, who made history as the first track and field athlete to secure four gold medals in a single Olympic event.