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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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1951
Runtime0h 48m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes1
DirectorAndrew Thorndike, Dmitriy Vasilev
WritersAndrew Thorndike, Dmitriy Vasilev
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsYouth Sports Festival
About Youth Sports Festival
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.
Directed by Andrew Thorndike, Dmitriy Vasilev, Youth Sports Festival leans on a strong ensemble — Vladimir Sukharev, Levan Sanadze, Angel Kolyev — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1951.
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