Movies Similar to The White Stadium

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

Commissioned to make a propaganda film about the 1936 Olympic Games in Germany, director Leni Riefenstahl created a celebration of the human form. This first half of her two-part film opens with a renowned introduction that compares modern Olympians to classical Greek heroes, then goes on to provide thrilling in-the-moment coverage of some of the games' most celebrated moments, including African-American athlete Jesse Owens winning a then-unprecedented four gold medals.

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Olympia: Part Two – Festival of Beauty(1938)

Commissioned to make a propaganda film about the 1936 Olympic Games in Germany, director Leni Riefenstahl created a celebration of the human form. Where the two-part epic's first half, Festival of the Nations, focused on the international aspects of the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin, part two, The Festival of Beauty, concentrates on individual athletes such as equestrians, gymnasts, and swimmers, climaxing with American Glenn Morris' performance in the decathalon and the games' majestic closing ceremonies.

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Spirit of the Games(1996)

Documentary examines the history and evolution of the Olympic Games, taking a close look at the Olympic charter, oath and ideals. Also featured are rare home movies and interviews with Olympic athletes and the oldest known color footage of the Olympic Games from Berlin in 1936.

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Ancient Olympics: Let the Games Begin(2004)

Come back with us to Ancient Greece, 2,500 Years ago to the original Olympic Games. The ancient Games, like our modern Olympics, included champions and cheaters, glory and scandals, bitter rivalries and contests of strength, speed and savage combat. Set in 448 BC when the pounding of horse's hooves and the brutal hand-to-hand combat could be heard and seen by the crowds that filled the Olympic stadium. This one-hour special event follows the glory and corruption of the arc of a single, five-day Olympiad. The competitions include chariot racing, running, jumping, discus, javelin and two man-to-man combat finals-boxing and pankration, a form of extreme fighting in which death was not uncommon. With the help of sports historians and great athletes such as George Chuvalo and Olympic medallists Donovan Bailey and Angela Schneider, viewers travel back to a very different life-in a very different world.

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0,03 seconds(2017)

A poignant insight into the world of sport, where talent, passion and endurance mean everything, but give no guarantee of success.

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Fight Without Hate(1948)

A documentary covering the 1948 Olympic Games in St. Moritz.

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XIVth Olympiad: The Glory of Sport(1948)

A documentary covering the 1948 Olympic Games in St. Moritz, Switzerland, and London, England.

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The VI Olympic Winter Games, Oslo 1952(1952)

A documentary covering the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, Norway.

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Where the World Meets(1952)

A first part of a documentary on the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki.

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Gold and Glory(1953)

A second part of a documentary covering the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki.

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Memories of the Olympic Summer of 1952(1954)

Documentary footage from the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki.

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Olympic Games 1956(1956)

A documentary covering the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne and Stockholm.

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People, Hopes, Medals(1960)

A documentary covering the 1960 Winter Olympic Games in Squaw Valley, California.

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IX Olympic Winter Games, Innsbruck 1964(1964)

A documentary on the 1964 Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria.

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Sensation of the Century(1966)

A documentary covering the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo. It consists primarily of footage edited from the documentary TOKYO OLYMPIAD, directed by Kon Ichikawa.

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Snows of Grenoble(1968)

Film about the 10th Olympic Games in Grenoble in 1968. Using a subjective camera, Ertaud and Languepin take the pulse of the Games, cutting out the eyes and slowing down the movement when necessary. The dominant figure at the Grenoble Winter Games is Frenchman Jean-Claude Killy, whose three gold medals matched Toni Sailer's 1956 feat. The filmmakers bet on his winning streak, and include commentary from him as he prepares for each race. Another athlete, Marielle Goitschel, is treated insightfully on screen and wins the women's slalom. Ice dancing fans will appreciate the coverage of winner Oleg Protopopov and his partner Ludmila Belousova. President Charles De Gaulle was present for the spectacular Opening Ceremony.

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Olympic Spirit(1980)

A documentary covering the 1980 Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid.

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A Turning Point(1984)

A documentary covering the 1984 Olympic Games in Sarajevo.

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Seoul 1988(1989)

A documentary covering the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul.

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Lillehammer ’94: 16 Days of Glory(1994)

A documentary covering the 1994 Olympic Games in Lillehammer.

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