Olympia Part Two: Festival of Beauty (1938) in Color — Starring Sheigo Arai & Albert Bachmann

Olympia Part Two: Festival of Beauty (1938) — Buy This Classic in Color

Experience the breathtaking conclusion to Leni Riefenstahl’s revolutionary sports documentary, Olympia Part Two: Festival of Beauty (1938) Colorized, covering the remaining events of the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games with the same pioneering cinematographic artistry that made Part One a landmark of documentary filmmaking, capturing sailing, equestrian events, field hockey, polo, football, cycling, the decathlon, and the iconic diving sequences that rank among the most beautiful footage in cinema history, transforming athletic competition into pure visual poetry, now available for purchase in stunning color for just €15.00. This digitally enhanced version brings this masterpiece of sports cinema to vivid new life. Own this DRM-free digital download today.

Plot Summary

Olympia Part Two expands the scope of Riefenstahl’s Olympic documentation to encompass the full breadth of competitive sport, moving beyond the track and field focus of Part One to capture events that demand different visual and dramatic approaches. The film opens with a lyrical early-morning sequence of athletes at leisure — swimming, exercising, and relaxing in the Olympic Village — establishing the theme of physical culture as a way of life rather than merely competition.

The film then covers a remarkable range of sporting events with consistently innovative camerawork. The sailing sequences capture boats cutting through sparkling water with cameras mounted at wave level, creating a sense of speed and spray never before achieved on film. The equestrian events are filmed with extraordinary clarity, the cameras capturing both the power of the horses and the precision of their riders. Field hockey, polo, and football matches are covered with a dynamic visual fluency that makes the action easy to follow and exciting to watch.

The supreme visual achievement of Part Two — and arguably of both films — is the diving sequence, in which Riefenstahl films divers from every conceivable angle, then edits the footage into a mesmerizing sequence where the athletes seem to fly through the air in slow motion, their bodies tracing perfect arcs against the sky, freed from gravity in images of extraordinary beauty that transcend sport and become pure art.

The film concludes with the decathlon competition, following the grueling multi-event contest to its dramatic conclusion, and the closing ceremonies that mark the end of the Games. The final images echo the classical opening of Part One, linking the modern Olympics back to their ancient roots and suggesting the eternal nature of athletic striving.

Cast & Crew

Director: Leni Riefenstahl

Featured Athletes: Glenn Morris (USA, Decathlon), Marjorie Gestring (USA, Diving), Jack Medica (USA, Swimming), India field hockey team, various international competitors

Riefenstahl’s direction reaches its visual peak in Part Two, particularly in the diving and sailing sequences where her innovative camera placement and editing create images of unearthly beauty. Her ability to find the dramatic narrative within each sporting event demonstrates an extraordinary understanding of both cinema and athletics.

Why Buy This Classic in Color?

The colorization of Olympia Part Two spectacularly enhances its visual poetry — the sparkling deep blue of diving pools with turquoise refractions, the warm bronze skin of divers arcing against cerulean sky, the brilliant white of sailing boats against dark ocean blue, the rich green of polo and hockey fields, the chestnut brown and gleaming black of thoroughbred horses, the golden sand of the equestrian arena, the vivid national colors of team uniforms from around the world, the warm amber of late-afternoon sunlight on athletes’ bodies, the silver-white splash of water in swimming events, and the deep orange-gold of the sunset closing ceremonies with thousands of flickering yellow torch flames. Now also available in colour — in Farbe — for audiences worldwide. Buy Olympia Part Two (1938) Colorized today for €15.00 and own this visual masterpiece in a DRM-free format you can enjoy forever.

Historical Significance

Olympia Part Two is considered by many critics to contain Riefenstahl’s most purely artistic sequences, particularly the diving footage that has been called “the most beautiful sports footage ever filmed.” The sequence influenced countless subsequent filmmakers and remains unsurpassed in its combination of athletic achievement and cinematic artistry. Part Two covers sports that received less media attention than track and field, providing invaluable historical documentation of events and athletes that might otherwise be forgotten. The two-part Olympia won numerous international film awards and fundamentally changed how sport was filmed and broadcast worldwide. Through colorization, this extraordinary visual achievement is preserved for modern audiences.

Technical Details

• Format: MP4 digital download
• Resolution: HD 720p
• Colorized: Yes, professional AI-assisted colorization
• Audio: Original German mono soundtrack with English subtitles
• Runtime: Approximately 96 minutes
• DRM-free: Yes — watch on any device
• Instant download: Available immediately after purchase
• Price: €15.00

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Movie-Specific Questions

Q: Do I need to watch Part One first?
A: While both parts document the same Olympic Games, Part Two stands on its own as a separate viewing experience covering different events. However, watching both provides the complete picture of Riefenstahl’s monumental achievement.

Q: What is the famous diving sequence?
A: The diving sequence in Part Two is widely considered the most beautiful sports footage ever filmed. Riefenstahl used multiple angles, slow motion, and innovative editing to transform divers into figures of pure grace, seemingly flying through the air in images that transcend sport and become art.

Q: What sports are covered?
A: Part Two covers sailing, equestrian events, field hockey, polo, football, cycling, swimming, diving, the decathlon, and the closing ceremonies, presenting each sport with innovative and visually stunning camerawork.

Digital Download Questions

Q: What format is the download?
A: The film is delivered as a high-quality MP4 file in HD 720p resolution, compatible with virtually all modern devices and media players.

Q: Is the download DRM-free?
A: Yes, your purchase is completely DRM-free. You own the file outright and can watch it on any device without restrictions or recurring fees.

Q: How quickly will I receive the download?
A: Your download link is available immediately after payment is confirmed. You can begin watching Olympia Part Two (1938) Colorized within minutes of your purchase.

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• Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations (1938)
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