Man with a Movie Camera is an experimental documentary film that showcases various aspects of urban life in the Soviet Union in the 1920s. It is known for its innovative filmmaking techniques and avant-garde style, including the use of montage and the incorporation of a film-within-a-film.
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.
In this animated comedy short film, an anthropomorphic dog named Goofy participates in various Olympic events, such as running, pole-vaulting, and javelin-tossing. Despite his clumsy nature, Goofy manages to win the gold medal in a surreal and humorous manner.
Geordie (1955) is a delightful movie set in Scotland, where a young boy named Geordie aspires to be an Olympic athlete. With the support of his father and the help of a girl, Geordie trains hard for the upcoming Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympics. Along the way, he encounters challenges, lies, and jealousy but learns valuable life lessons about determination and friendship. Join Geordie on his journey as he overcomes obstacles and realizes his dreams.
A pair of single parents, who have each brought their children to a remote Scottish resort for an annual family-and-games event, are accidentally booked into the same cabin. Naturally, they can't stand each other...at first.
A first part of a documentary on the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki.
This short entry in Ted Husing's "Sport Slants" series covers fencing, track and field, and rowing. Vitaphone Release 1264.
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