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.
Directors: Andrew Thorndike, Dmitriy Vasilev.
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Vladimir Sukharev as Self - Sprinter |
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Levan Sanadze as Self - Sprinter |
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Angel Kolyev as Self - Sprinter |
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Jiří Lanský as Self - High-Jumper |
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Adam Bonyhadi as Self - Hammer-Tosser |
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Nikolai Shorin as Self - Hammer-Tosser |
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Vladimir Volkov as Self - Hurdle-Jumper |
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Ernst Schmidt as Self - Hurdle-Jumper |
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Janusz Sidło as Self - Javelin-Thrower |
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Khomonai as Self - Javelin-Thrower |
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Eduard Adamczyk as Self - Pole-Vaulter |
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Vladimir Brazhnik as Self - Pole-Vaulter |
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Georgy Fyodorov as Self - Shot-Putter |
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Ödön Földessy as Self - Broad-Jumper |
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Olli Partanen as Self - Discus Thrower |
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Ferenc Klics as Self - Discus Thrower |
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Vladimir Kazantsev as Self - Steeplechaser |
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Wilhelm Pieck as Self - President of DDR |
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Géza Kádas as Self - Swimmer |
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Judit Temes as Self - Swimmer |
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Aleksandra Chudina as Self - Multiple Athletics |
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Sandy Ford as Self - Pentathalon Runner |
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Elfriede Preibisch as Self - Runner |
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Kim Yon Khon as Self - Bicyclist |
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Jaroslav Zilyar as Self - Bicyclist |
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Shagot as Self - Judge |
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Zhigalova as Self - Judge |
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Brenner as Self - Diver |
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Kitzig as Self - Diver |
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József Asbóth as Self - Tennis Player |
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Vad as Self - Tennis Player |
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Rudy Munzloer as Self - Motorcyclist |
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Fredelt as Self - Motorcyclist |
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Zaar as Self - Motorcyclist |
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Emil Zátopek as Self - Motorcyclist |
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Podouzdova as Self - Gymnast |
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Korondi as Self - Calisthenist |
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Viktor Chukarin as Self - Calisthenist |
| Directing | Andrew Thorndike | Director |
| Directing | Dmitriy Vasilev | Director |
| Art | Ivan Pyryev | Art Department Coordinator |
| Sound | Nikolai Kryukov | Music Arranger |
