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Youth Sports Festival

1951-12-01 de 48m
Documentary
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.

Director

Andrew Thorndike

Director

Dmitriy Vasilev

Art Department Coordinator

Ivan Pyryev

Music Arranger

Nikolai Kryukov

Status

Released

Countries

  • East Germany
  • Soviet Union

Companies

  • Mosfilm
  • DEFA