Critics deplore Leni Riefenstahl footage of Hitler games in promotional video as ministry stresses mistake should not detract from Greek tourism successThe Greek government has been forced to withdraw a tourism video unveiled in London this week because it contained footage of the infamous 1936 Olympics held in Berlin under Hitler.The offending clip, which depicted the torch lighting ceremony at the controversial pre-war games, would be removed immediately officials said, after being alerted to the gaffe by the Guardian. By last night the video had been taken down from YouTube. Continue reading...
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