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Olympia, Part 1: Festival of Nations (12A*)

Part of: Collective Visions season

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A still of Olympia Festival of Nations

Director Leni Riefenstahl captures the Berlin Olympics of 1936.

The Berlin Olympics of 1936, immortalised by the controversial director Leni Riefenstahl, represents a remarkable aesthetic and technical cinematic achievement and is a reminder of the power of cinematic propaganda, in its glorification of Germany and the Aryan Athletic Body.

With lavish crew and resources she enjoyed as Hitler’s favourite filmmaker, Riefenstahl re-imagines Olympic competition as both a compelling nationalist drama and a magnificent cinematic meditation.

Tagged with: Cinema Collective Visions

Germany 1938 Leni Riefenstahl 125 min
Restored digital print

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Barbican Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.