Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations is a poetic documentary that showcases the beauty and athleticism of the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The film captures the interwar period of Nazi Germany and emphasizes the fascist aesthetic of the event. It features stunning slow-motion shots of track and field events, including hurdles, marathons, triple jumps, shot puts, and relay races. The documentary also highlights the performances of legendary athletes like Jesse Owens and the propaganda surrounding the Olympic Games. Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations explores the nationalistic and xenophobic sentiments of Nazi Germany during this time.