Youth Sports Festival (1951)
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, Dmitriy Vasilev
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 48 min
Release Date: December 1, 1951
Cast
- Vladimir Sukharev - Self - Sprinter
- Levan Sanadze - Self - Sprinter
- Angel Kolyev - Self - Sprinter
- Jiří Lanský - Self - High-Jumper
- Adam Bonyhadi - Self - Hammer-Tosser
- Nikolai Shorin - Self - Hammer-Tosser
- Vladimir Volkov - Self - Hurdle-Jumper
- Ernst Schmidt - Self - Hurdle-Jumper
- Janusz Sidło - Self - Javelin-Thrower
- Khomonai - Self - Javelin-Thrower
Production: DEFA, Mosfilm
Country: East Germany, Soviet Union
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Andrew Thorndike, Dmitriy Vasilev
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Youth Sports Festival about?
- 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.
- Who directed Youth Sports Festival?
- Youth Sports Festival was directed by Andrew Thorndike, Dmitriy Vasilev.
- Who stars in Youth Sports Festival?
- Youth Sports Festival stars Vladimir Sukharev, Levan Sanadze, Angel Kolyev, Jiří Lanský, Adam Bonyhadi, Nikolai Shorin.
- How long is Youth Sports Festival?
- Youth Sports Festival has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
- What genre is Youth Sports Festival?
- Youth Sports Festival is a Documentary film.
- Where was Youth Sports Festival produced?
- Youth Sports Festival was produced in East Germany, Soviet Union.