The Nazi Propaganda Film Disguised as the Greatest Sports Documentary of All Time

In this video, I uncover the propagandistic elements of Olympia, Leni Riefenstahl's two-part documentary about the 1936 Berlin Olympics. I argue that Olympia attempted to portray Nazi Germany as a respected, amicable nation through its artistry and appreciative depictions of other nations.

Class: The Nazis — 15 mins. — 2024