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Youth Sports Festival

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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.

Featured Crew

Andrew Thorndike
Director
Dmitriy Vasilev
Director

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Vladimir Sukharev
Self (sprinter)
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Levan Sanadze
Self (sprinter)
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Angel Kolyev
Self (sprinter)
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Jiří Lanský
Self (high-jumper)
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Adam Bonyhadi
Self (hammer-tosser)

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