Description
Book SynopsisThe author relates the film's subsequent history against the background of the worsening political situation in Europe. The events leading up to World War II were to have a profound effect on the future of the film. Aside from the political issues, the book describes the fascinating story of the making of an epic film.
Trade Review…A fascinating account which can be read, studied, and enjoyed on several levels….The author brilliantly succeeds in keeping his story lucid and gripping, totally involving the reader throughout. * Film Review Annual *
Copiously researched, especially in primary German-language sources and interviews, it is of most interest to historians for its positioning of the film squarely within the social, cultural, and political context of National Socialism. Olympic fans will be especially drawn to Chapter 3, on the filming of the Games, where Graham provides anecdotal information on the athletes and their achievements. And students of film will be fascinated by this richly-detailed history of the production Olympia: its conception, planning, filming, editing, distribution, and present classic status. * Aethlon: Journal of Sports Literature *
