The Olympic Summer

– In 1936 Nazi Germany, a young,innocent apprentice, full of Olympic fever, leaves his rural village t..

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Movie
Rating:
7.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 25 Minutes
Release Year:
1993
Original Name:
Der olympische Sommer
The Olympic Summer (1993) - Also known as Der olympische Sommer

In 1936 Nazi Germany, a young,innocent apprentice, full of Olympic fever, leaves his rural village to see the ceremonies in Berlin. Upon arriving in the capitol, he meets a widow and a relationship blossoms. They spend an idyllic summer at her lakeside home, but the forces of totalitarianism cannot be held at bay and soon invade their lives.

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Release Date:

17 Sep 1993

Language:

German

Director:

Gordian Maugg

Writer:

Gordian Maugg, Günther Rücker (novel)

Main Actors:

Susanne Binninger, Jost Gerstein, Marcus Hambsch, Joachim John

Plot:

In 1936 Nazi Germany, a young,innocent apprentice, full of Olympic fever, leaves his rural village to see the ceremonies in Berlin. Upon arriving in the capitol, he meets a widow and a relationship blossoms. They spend an idyllic summer at her lakeside home, but the forces of totalitarianism cannot be held at bay and soon invade their lives.

Awards:

6 wins.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.0/10