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.
Zeugen des Jahrhunderts
NDR Talk Show
Television show that aired on ZDF from 1996 to 1999. It was a late-night talk and variety show, hosted by Thomas Hermanns, and was known for its blend of comedy, celebrity interviews, and musical performances.
