The Olympic Dream: 1936 Nazi Games(2016)
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The Olympic Dream: 1936 Nazi Games Synopsis
Leni Riefenstahl's flamboyant Nazi aesthetics shaped the public image of the 1936 Olympics. Never before had sports and politics been mixed. Through archive photos and reconstructions, we get a closer look into the historical propaganda show.
The Olympic Dream: 1936 Nazi Games (2016) is a documentary and history film directed by Mira Thiel, released on January 11, 2016 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Simon Schwarz, Sandra von Ruffin, Gotthard Lange and Theresa Scholze. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Mira Thiel
- Writers:
- Florian Huber, Mira Thiel
- Producers:
- Kay Siering
- Production:
- Spiegel TV, WDR, RBB, MDR, BR
- Status:
- Released
The Olympic Dream: 1936 Nazi Games Cast & Crew
Main cast
Simon Schwarz
as Wolfgang Fürstner
Sandra von Ruffin
as Gretel Bergmann
Gotthard Lange
as Wolf-Heinrich von Helldorff
Theresa Scholze
as Leonie Fürstner
Annina Hellenthal
as Elfriede Kaun
Paul Faßnacht
as Edwin Bergmann
Christian Hockenbrink
as Carl Diem
Mateusz Dopieralski
as Joachim Seyppel
Key crew
Directed by Mira Thiel, written by Florian Huber and Mira Thiel, produced by Kay Siering.
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The Olympic Dream: 1936 Nazi Games Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Olympic Dream: 1936 Nazi Games – Frequently Asked Questions
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The Olympic Dream: 1936 Nazi Games (2016) is available to stream on Curiosity Stream. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Olympic Dream: 1936 Nazi Games?
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The main cast of The Olympic Dream: 1936 Nazi Games (2016) includes Simon Schwarz, Sandra von Ruffin, Gotthard Lange, Theresa Scholze and Annina Hellenthal. The film was directed by Mira Thiel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Olympic Dream: 1936 Nazi Games released?
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The Olympic Dream: 1936 Nazi Games was released on January 11, 2016 and runs for 53m.
Is The Olympic Dream: 1936 Nazi Games worth watching?
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The Olympic Dream: 1936 Nazi Games (2016) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.