Youth Sports Festival
Dmitriy Vasilev1951-12-01
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48 min
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
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Vladimir Sukharev | Self (sprinter) | Unowned |
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Levan Sanadze | Self (sprinter) | Unowned |
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Angel Kolyev | Self (sprinter) | Unowned |
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Jiří Lanský | Self (high-jumper) | Unowned |
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Adam Bonyhadi | Self (hammer-tosser) | Unowned |
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Nikolai Shorin | Self (hammer-tosser) | Unowned |
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Vladimir Volkov | Self (hurdle-jumper) | Unowned |
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Ernst Schmidt | Self (hurdle-jumper) | Unowned |
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Janusz Sidło | Self (javelin-thrower) | Unowned |
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Khomonai | Self (javelin-thrower) | Unowned |
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Eduard Adamczyk | Self (pole-vaulter) | Unowned |
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Vladimir Brazhnik | Self (pole-vaulter) | Unowned |
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Georgy Fyodorov | Self (shot-putter) | Unowned |
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Ödön Földessy | Self (broad-jumper) | Unowned |
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Olli Partanen | Self (discus thrower) | Unowned |
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Ferenc Klics | Self (discus thrower) | Unowned |
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Vladimir Kazantsev | Self (steeplechaser) | Unowned |
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Wilhelm Pieck | Self (President of DDR) | Unowned |
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Géza Kádas | Self (swimmer) (as Geza Kadas) | Unowned |
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Judit Temes | Self (swimmer) | Unowned |
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Aleksandra Chudina | Self (multiple athletics) | Unowned |
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Sandy Ford | Self (pentathalon runner) | Unowned |
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Elfriede Preibisch | Self (runner) | Unowned |
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Kim Yon Khon | Self (bicyclist) | Unowned |
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Jaroslav Zilyar | Self (bicyclist) | Unowned |
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Shagot | Self (judge) | Unowned |
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Zhigalova | Self (judge) | Unowned |
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Brenner | Self (diver) | Unowned |
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Kitzig | Self (diver) | Unowned |
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József Asbóth | Self (tennis player) (as Josef Ashbot) | Unowned |
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Vad | Self (tennis player) | Unowned |
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Rudy Munzloer | Self (motorcyclist) | Unowned |
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Fredelt | Self (motorcyclist) | Unowned |
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Zaar | Self (motorcyclist) | Unowned |
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Emil Zátopek | Self (motorcyclist) | Unowned |
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Podouzdova | Self (gymnast) | Unowned |
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Korondi | Self (calisthenist) | Unowned |
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Viktor Chukarin | Self (calisthenist) | Unowned |