Youth Sports Festival (1951)
Synopsis
Sportivnyy prazdnik molodyozhi (Youth Sports Festival) (1951) is an East German sports documentary co-directed by Andrew Thorndike and Dmitri Vasilyev. The film documents the athletic competitions held during the 3rd World Festival of Youth and Students in Berlin, showcasing a variety of sports and the spirited participation of young athletes. Notable figures such as Emil Zátopek and Levan Sanadze make appearances. Released in both the Soviet Union and East Germany, the documentary celebrates youth sportsmanship and the spirit of international unity during the post-war era.
Release Date: 1951-12-01
Runtime: 48 minutes
Director: Andrew Thorndike
Top Cast
- Vladimir Sukharev as Self - Sprinter
- Levan Sanadze as Self - Sprinter
- Angel Kolyev as Self - Sprinter
- Jiří Lanský as Self - High-Jumper
- Adam Bonyhadi as Self - Hammer-Tosser
- Nikolai Shorin as Self - Hammer-Tosser
- Vladimir Volkov as Self - Hurdle-Jumper
- Ernst Schmidt as Self - Hurdle-Jumper
- Janusz Sidło as Self - Javelin-Thrower
- Khomonai as Self - Javelin-Thrower
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