Olympia: Part Two – Festival of Beauty

Olympia: Part Two – Festival of Beauty 1938

6.60

Commissioned to make a propaganda film about the 1936 Olympic Games in Germany, director Leni Riefenstahl created a celebration of the human form. Where the two-part epic's first half, Festival of the Nations, focused on the international aspects of the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin, part two, The Festival of Beauty, concentrates on individual athletes such as equestrians, gymnasts, and swimmers, climaxing with American Glenn Morris' performance in the decathalon and the games' majestic closing ceremonies.

1938

Jane Birkin by Friends

Jane Birkin by Friends 2024

1

Jane Birkin was scheduled to perform at the Olympia in Paris on February 3, 2024. After she passed away on July 16, 2023, her daughters and her friends performed along with her musicians in a tribute concert entitled "Jane Birkin by Friends" for an exceptional performance of "Oh! Pardon tu dormais...", the singer's last concert, on the day that would have been Birkin's concert at the Olympia. Among the performers were Charlotte Gainsbourg, Marion Cotillard, Lou Doillon, Vanessa Paradis and many others. All profits from the concert were donated to French charity Restaurants du Cœur. The concert was later broadcast by Canal+.

2024

The Smurfic Games

The Smurfic Games 1984

6.70

The Smurfs engage in athletic competition to settle a dispute between both ends of the village over misquoted compound words, which turns deadly when the medal Clumsy is awarded actually causes an earthquake.

1984

1972 - Münchens schwarzer September

1972 - Münchens schwarzer September 2022

1

Explore the tragic truth about the massacre at the 1972 Olympic Games in Germany. Through interviews with key people such as the families of slain Olympians, German investigators and an anonymous perpetrator.

2022

Ayo: Live at Olympia

Ayo: Live at Olympia 2007

8.90

live Blu Ray from the Folk/Soul performer Ayo, born to a Nigerian father and gypsy mother in Germany. Her break-through album Joyful, brought Ayo to the attention of European music fans and this disk features her performing songs from this magnificent album and more. 13 tracks including 'Letter By Letter', 'Help Is Coming', 'And It's Supposed To Be Love' and more.

2007

Ludwig / Walkenhorst - Der Weg zu Gold

Ludwig / Walkenhorst - Der Weg zu Gold 2016

9.00

Laura Ludwig's and Kira Walkenhorst's journey to the 2016 Rio Olympics. Despite setbacks in their preparation the team keeps pushing themselves to reach their ultimate goal - the Beach Volleyball Goldmedal.

2016

Jacques Brel - Les Adieux à l'Olympia

Jacques Brel - Les Adieux à l'Olympia 1966

9.00

This last recital will remain forever marked in the history of the famous hall. It is one of the only testimonies of Jacques Brel on stage where his talent was best expressed. This concert also retains a very strong emotional dimension because it is his last tour.

1966