Youth Sports Festival
movie
View on VideBits →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.
Cast & crew
Ernst Schmidt · Vladimir Sukharev · Andrew Thorndike · Vladimir Volkov · Dmitriy Vasilev · Nikolai Shorin · Khomonai · Janusz Sidło · Adam Bonyhadi · Angel Kolyev · Jiří Lanský · Levan Sanadze