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This film is based on a true story.

Germany, 1936.

Berlin prepares for the Olympics.

U.S. threatens boycott
if Germany bans Jewish athletes.

Gretel Bergmann is
one of the best jumpers

and she's Jewish.

Authorities want to prevent
her victory

and look for someone better.

And "Marie" Ketteler
is part of their plan.

Ministry of Sports.

Berlin is ready.

Miss, call Von Halt immediately,
it's important.

Good morning.

Ministry of Sports.

Herr Tschammer
wants to talk with Von Halt.

Marie!

Marie!

Marie?

Why do not you answer?

What are you now, Marie?

Go for the clothes!

Hurry, Emma, do not be lazy!

Have you seen this?

This.

A giant protest in New York.

Foreign Minister has summoned
our ambassador.

They threaten to boycott
if the Jews are not included.

- How will the issue of high jump?
- That is decided.

Miss Bergmann's way to Germany.

Is she really so good?

- Won the British Championships.
- And our girls?

Lilly Vogt and...

Thea Walden?

They could not overcome her.

Has to be someone
that is better that damn Jew!

Dad!

How did you get here?

- Been to the stadium?
- Yes, of course.

Congratulations, honey.

Anything to drink?

No, thanks.

- How's Mom?
- Good.

Right.

And Walter?

He, too.

Look.

Rudolph took a picture of us.

With the timer.

It's for you.

Thanks.

What happened to your hand?

I pinched.

Can we get a moment?

What is it?

Some people want
you return to Germany.

You will need to train
for the Olympics.

Do what?

U.S. threat to boycott the games.

- I will not return.
- Due Hitler's racial policy.

I don't return there!

Dad.

- I have not even practice.
- Right.

But now you're the British champion.
Everything is different.

- This was your idea!
- I know.

You told me in London
there was nothing to worry about.

Now we're afraid
if you do not return.

They're capable of anything.

Even to murder.

My dear.

We"ll talk about this tomorrow.
Goodnight.

Welcome, Mr. Brundage.

- Thanks.
- Ms. Vogel.

- Meet Ritter von Halt.
- Karl.

Thank you for the warm welcome.

Mr. Brundage ask, your questions.

No!

He could not because
he could not practice.
- Sure.

As you know,

we invite Jews to be tested.

A farce!

Each one them
has a chance to qualify.

Of course.

- Hi, Mom.
- Honey.
- Do you know me?

I'm your brother, the genius.

Thanks, genius.

At least change that face.

¿And Walter?

You know him, right?

He's in the hospital,
looks really bad.

Hello, Walter.

- Have not you grown yet?
- Want to see this?

I have all.

Your daughter is now famous.

17 years and still not get
your period?

No.

How long have you saw a doctor?

- I don't know.
- Approx.

I never got sick.

Take off your clothes and sit there.

There anything good about this,
Gretel.

What could I do?

I want to hear it.

- Should we have been forced?
- I came, after all.

That's right.

Why not bite a food?

Without food I am weak

and I can not jump. Nazis reject me.

What logic so fascinating!

You can force myself to eat,
but not to win a medal for your country.

This is also your country,
do not forget.

No more.

Your father fought in the war
for this country.

He was about to die.

Emma, where are you?

Have to feed the chickens.

Where's she?

Who?

What are you doing?
What else should I say?

What have I said?

Is this book suitable for girls?

Is it appropriate?
I've told you a thousand times!

This is a mad house!

Gretel?

We visit.

Mr. Löwenstein,
of the Jewish Federation of Sports.

I will not take a long time. I can?

I imagine how this affects you.

First take you out of the country
and then claim that back.

But they can not force me to jump.

- She wants to humiliate the Nazis.
- Not letting them use me.

This is not.

I think Gretel is right.

She can give up without a fight.

But you should think.
Imagine for a moment that can

win a medal.

Whole absurd sense of the superiority
of the Aryan race

lose its meaning.

Really want to embarrass the Nazis,

must overcome.

It's what I say.

You are a hope for many, Gretel.

Could you reconsider your decision?

Participate in the exercises.

A cognac?

2 cognac.

Well?

Maybe...
have one gold medal candidate.

Why "maybe"?

The issue is a delicate thing.

Here medical outcomes.

Does anyone else know about this?

What's wrong?

If Löwenstein is right, they can't
prevent me competing in Berlin.

I think they have no choice.

What if something happens?

What could happen?

Don't forget that Americans
are on our side.

I wonder if my daughter
will smile me again.

Not give up.

Marie!

Marie, come here!

Gretel Bergmann.

Waldmann, Hans.

Mr. Coach.

Who else?

Morning.

Morning.

Come, I'll show you your room.

You do not look like a coach.

I don't look it, but in my time
holds the best

German records.

And was that...?

Your tongue is sharp, at least.

Ahead.

This is your room.

Who sleeps in the other bed?

Nobody.

You can invite your boyfriend.

It's allowed?

7:00 dinner is served.

Marie Ketteler?

Come.

- Do you know who I am?
- Yes.

Sit.

Seems things have gone wrong
with you.

Would normally have to send you
to a mental hospital.

I would not like to.

If you want I can offer my help.

Do you want to be a captain?

Yes

I can arrange for you to receive
a decent education.

But would...
to do something in return.

What?

A service to your country.

Not will be easy, but...

you can do it.

So, have you met the other?

Gretel, these are Lilly and Thea.

Take seat.

- Unfortunately the boys leave tomorrow.
- What a pity!

Have probably heard
about Gretel success in England.

Let me make this clear:

Elsewhere you can be removed
your eyes if you want,

but here you behave.

Can read the Bible,

can read the Talmud.

All that matters here is
achievement and success.

Is it clear?

Good.

Let's see that kind of resistance.
Start warming!

Think posture, Lilly.

Stay upright as long as most you can,
¿understood?

More fitness.

Thea, huh?

Put more dynamics in the jump.

Come on, that!

That is the optimal posture.

Fully erect, impeccable.

Perfect, Gretel.

Good.

That was not a bad start,
but remember:

Remove ballast, huh? Each jump

is like flying to the sky.

You will be light, like birds.

There will be another round later.

That's all. Come on.

1.55 meters?

Aha.

- How many times have you jumped?
- 3 times.

3 times?

Your medical certificate is missing.

What are you doing with my soap?

- Your soap?
- I belong.

Yes, is Thea' soap.

You know what?

I give it.

And who are you?

Marie.

Can not you see that litter
already taken?

I can not sleep upstairs.

I'm Gretel, by the way.

See you're not very talkative.

What do you write?

My Journal.

Interesting.

Who is H.W.?

Hans Waldmann.

What does it say?

"HW claims to have
the German record of the past."

"Almost asked that kind of sport."

Very good you did.

I am informed that Mr. Waldmann
often angry.

Listen, your new roommate
jumped 1.55 meters this year.

Really?

I would not have believed it.

That's why I tell you.

There is 4 now, and only 3
can go to Berlin.

Arise!

- She is doing something.
- And you do not?

What is this, lazy? Go, go, go!

Do not stay stuck!

Not bad.

But that's not a high jump.

Technical, ladies!

Who's next?

Gretel.

Perfect, Gretel.

Anyone else without ticket?

Show courage, huh?

Excellent.

And you, Thea?

Well, almost.

Here.

Minister wants regular reports
on the achievements of women.

Yes, right.

- How will Marie Ketteler?
- Very good.

But I have no health certificate
though I asked...

Minister would be happy
if Ketteler reaches Berlin.

But how is that? I'm his coach,

but must jump by itself.
Or want me to go up to her by the bar?

What you do is your problem.

But do not underestimate
her potential.

Heil Hitler!

"Perfect, Gretel".

Did you bring your own soap?

Yes, just like yours.

You need to improve your focus.

You're very up front.

I can show you.

No matter the condition,
just to jump the bar.

If you say so.

Don't you think I know you're Jewish?

- What does it mean?
- You will go certainly first.

"Quick as greyhounds, hard as steel."

How old are you?

17, so what?

I have to disappoint you,
will not be the first to go.

What is it?

What are you waiting for?

What do you call that?

I mean the way you treat
to overcome the bar.

Have you ever heard about high jump?

Have the kindness
to show us how it is done?

Or at least try?

- What's that called?
- I don't know.

The high jump is with one leg
and then the other!

Allow more time!

Pardon?

- Is new technique to her.
- So what?

Can reach Berlin with that style?

What was that?

Mind your own business.

Excuse me, ma'am.

- Why other issues facing?
- Why you do not have another room?

- I already asked.
- So?

There is not free.

Marie, we need to talk.

And then I travel to Berlin...

in my whitest uniform

and won the gold medal...

and then...
I hand him to the Füehrer.

The boys are coming!

Come!

Morning.

Hello.

Hi. Good morning.

Sorry.

Did you pick one already?

Beautiful.

Aha.

Is she?

Who?

In the photo she does not like.

Right.

- Something better, right?
- Yes.

Are you?

- What do you want?
- Yes, she is.

Can I have your autograph?

It is for my album.

Very funny.

What happens to her?
I asked you nicely.

Our great British champion!

Success went to your head?
Or do you think you're better than us?

Be careful to not miss anything.

You will not pick it up?

I'm interrupting?

Who did this?

I want to know who did it!

I see. You respect as ladies.

Good...

that's good today.

Bity do not respect the photos.

Give them to me.

Thea?

Huh?

I would like to see
the same effort in training.

Thea is a fool.

Heil Hitler!

Heil Hitler!

The Führer asked me to welcome.

He's hoping you, so...

not disappoint him.

If you could give us a moment, coach.

Now! Come on!

You know what to do.

Ahead.

We have read the report.
Want to add something?

I think we can be pleased
with the results.

I will be brief.
I think you do not qualify

for our purposes.

It takes a steady hand
which clearly does not have.

If you are asking me to give
preference to one of the girls...

This is sport!

- Not a political issue!
- No.

It is a matter of combining both.

It's why our paths now forking.

I ask you to leave this dump soon.

Heil Hitler.

What was that?

As you do not know.

You always were his favorite.

"Perfect, Gretel". "That, Gretel."
"All right, Gretel".

Shit is what you say.

I would be more cautious,
if I were you.

Is your boyfriend?

No, he's my brother, Rudolph.

- He does not like you.
- He looks like my mother. Look.

Do they get along?

Yes, but we fight a lot.

What about your father?

He travels often for business.
He has a wig factory.

Your mom looks good.

She's like the hockey mom.
Complaining all the time.

When I left for London
she bother much.

When Dad told her,
protested locking herself in her room.

She stayed there for two days.

Then she blamed dad for

leave his only daughter
in London and alone.

What does your mother do?

My mother?

Attend the farm, milking cows,

raise her children.

And your father?

She pulled him out of the farm.

Did you read it yet?

Yes, many times.

You want it?

Thanks.

Mr. Waldmann left yesterday
to attend to family matters.

I will implement new techniques.
I'm Sigfrid Kulmbach,

and I intend to change things.

But it's for their own good.
I'll explain more in the field.

Good appetite.

I'm glad to see you, Miss. Bergmann.
Good appetite.

You know him?

You should run more.
Especially Gretel.

Her condition can be improved
and we are working on it.

Gretel, 5 laps around the field.

The others follow me.

You can rest now.

- And then?
- Another 5 laps.

Marie, Lilly, Thea, well done.
Getting better.

- How are you?
- Good.

Well done. Marie,

go sit with the other.

Do you always do what the coach says?

I don't know, I...

How far have you gotten?

"Nobody could have imagined
the deep pain I felt."

"The perfect camouflage
for a deadly mission."

What is the mission?

Gundolf Captain is a spy,
draws the enemy into a trap.

- And then...
- Do he has success?

Will you not read the end?

Yes.

Gretel?

Can you show me again?

What?

German form.

Maybe.

Yes.

Need to bend over the bar,
and then...

Let them laugh.

A little further.

That is it.

- What are you doing?
- Do not you see?

I do not recall asking for help.
Training starts later.

To jump there's no time.

In time.

- Why better not break my legs?
- We'll talk in my office.

Close the door, thanks.

I thought you knew
what this is about.

Your access to Berlin
depends on their performance.

- Why not let me jump?
- Of course you'll jump.

But at this level
the time is important.

I have nothing against you.
You have great talent.

But make no mistake.

Our arias girls do their best
to overcome you.

You should be prepared.

And consider the risk of injury.

If you feel tired,

maybe you should rest for a few days.

That's not necessary.

You are an intelligent young woman.

I thought I could make
you understand.

What happened?

He wants me to stop.

'Maybe you should rest
for a few days", he said.

A correct shit!

Why stop? You're the best.

Marie, the guys invited us.

One birthday. What is it?

- Nothing.
- At 8:00...

o' clock.

Am I really the best?

Well, maybe the second best.

Will you come with me?

I'll go only if you go.

- You look very pretty.
- You too.

Wait.

You'll be the most popular.

I've been working for 10 years.
You're very good at the jump and...

Hello.

- Do you wanna dance?
- Do not you know who I am?

Best requesting further.

What is it?

Ernst, the guy from the dance.

You know what he said?

He asked me

if I could help him
to improve his jump technique.

Did you have a boyfriend?

- Never?
- No.

Do you?

Yes, I had some.

What now?

Now I have only a coach.

- Goodnight, Marie.
- Good evening.

Thanks.

- Have you read the report of Kulmbach?
- Of course.

Well, what about Miss Bergmann?
Will she properly perform in Berlin?

Not worry about it.
Kulmbach fully confident.

- How can you be sure?
- I know him.

His methods are unusual,
but are effective.

He does not have much time.
I hope understand.

And then go Marie following Bergmann.

Good.

Enough.

Why?

- Do you fear the world record?
- Spare me your comments.

Hey!

Open!

Hey!

Put this on.

- Wait here, I'll get help.
- You'll not do anything.

Oh!

Where are you coming from?

Yes?

¿Can I enter?

No.

I want to talk about it.

- They forced me.
- Let me alone.

Out.

What happened?

Nothing.

You sure?

Someone locked us in the showers.

Did you notice if Marie... was doing

something strange, different?

No.

I hope that foot not too injured.

We need to talk.

Who else knows?

Nobody.

- The doctor who examined me.
- Who else?

Tschammer Osten.

The plan is to pretend to be my friend
be one of them?

No.

- Are you part of the plan? - No.
- Is not it? - No!

You got it all wrong.

- Looking to replace me?
- No!

- Why did they put women's clothes?
- They did not.

I've always used womens-wear.

Not understand.

Mom insisted on having a girl.

I had a sister who died at 6 months.

- And nobody noticed that kid?
- She was alone when gave birth.

- Coach wants to see you.
- Why?

He does not say me.

Right.

Heil Hitler!

Come in!

I guess you do not want to sit.

Sometimes people imagine
strange things.

Especially when they are in shock.

What kind of shock?

If I hear rumors...

sick rumors that could damage
the German sports...

I guess you do not know
of what I speak.

No.

Better.

We would not hesitate to end
that kind of rumor.

One more thing,
Berlin called me 10 minutes ago.

Based in training...
you have qualified

for Berlin.

But you do not have experience.

She is a British champion.

So we decided
with the Minister of Sports,

sent you to compete in Württemberg.

- When?
- After tomorrow.

- Unless your foot is a problem.
- No.

It is your big day.

- Why did not you tell?
- Are you crazy?

Imagine what they would do
if they know that I know.

- Good thing I did not say anything.
- Very funny.

Seriously, we can do it together.

We?

It's almost like a compliment.

What?

They use a man to beat me.

Yes.

Was a joke.

Yes, I know.

Course.

- Got any cream?
- Yes, in the room.

- You can use my bunk, if you want.
- Thanks.

Better?

What does not kill, strengthens.

They told me that if I win gold
I'll can live my life as a man.

You think you can win?

Maybe I should leave.

Would you?

No.

Will you cross fingers for me?

What happened to Captain Gundolf?

Was captured?

His own people shot him.

Württemberg Athletics Championship.

Ms. Bergmann.

Heinz!

Do not remember me?
Went to school together.

Come, competition

has begun.

Hurry.

- Is not there before me?
- Nobody.

- Yes, but...
- It's the order. You're next.

- When should I go?
- Now.

- But I have not heated.
- Not my fault.

I report that in the next competition,
Gretel Bergmann

will compete in the high jump
with the bar at 1.42 meters.

Gretel!

Do not be swayed by them.

Must show what you have.

Look at me!

Show them while they throw more trash
better you become.

1.42 meters is no match for you.

Come on! Show them!

I have news of Stuttgart.

I hear you.

Bergmann won.

Before a large crowd
eclipsed its competitors

and was about to beat
the world record.

Yes! Enough!

- What time is it in New York?
- 10:00 am.

Try to locate Mr. Brundage
immediately.

Gretel!

I'm so happy. Congratulations!

- Thanks.
- Congratulations, sister.

Thanks. I have something for you.

How beautiful!

Up with swastikas.

- I have something for you too.
- What?

- Where is Walter?
- Rest on the couch.

- Is he sick?
- Vomited.

Take it off.

What about you?

Sorry. Where does it hurt?

Here? Here?

You has been fighting.

Why?

- For me?
- They said bad things about you.

Bergmann.

How many?

Four.

Phone.

Thanks.

Marie Ketteler.

- I feel for you.
- So you won.

They could not stand me.

I'm happy.

You could not be so happy in Berlin.

Thea broke her arm.

- Give my regards.
- Yes.

- And the other girl.
- I will do.

I'll see you.

- At first I thought she was a man.
- Ah! Oh, my God!

She has a very deep voice.

Let's cheer.

For Gretel's victory.

Well, the American Olympic team
was sent properly.

We'll continue with the plan.

We'll try to please the press.

They're the best pictures
I've seen in a while.

Is it possible to talk with
Mr. Brundage about it?

Only by radio and I must report it.

What do you expect, Miss Vogel?

I opened.

Left or right?

Ministry of Sports.

What it say?

Can not be true.

What is it?

Read it.

"Your recent performance

is not enough
to enter in competitions."

What's this?

Tickets for female high jump.

Gretel!

Do you need something?

Have you heard about Löwenstein?

As if the earth swallow him.

Not even his wife knows where he is.

I declare

the Berlin World Championship

and the session
of 11th Olympic Games... started!

We can start.

- And where is Gretel?
- She will come later.

What happened?

Injured. What?
The bus can not wait!

Participants are
in the Olympic Village.

Buy the Olympic Newspaper
for 20 pence!

U.S. Athletes and Canada
have arrived!

Ministry of Sports.

Karl!

Welcome.

This way, please.

Sure.

Yes, unfortunately.

But we do not lose hope.

- Marie!
- Gretel, what are you doing here?

- Got a minute?
- I have to...

How is your wound?

Do they said that I'm hurt?

This must be a mistake.

What will you do?

I'll see an American journalist.

See you later?

- Where are you?
- Pension Hardke, Mommsen Strasse.

I see you.

German Olympic Transport.

Again later. Quick!

Where were you?

- An American wanted an interview.
- With you?

- Yes, who else?
- Not even speak English.

Mr. Jackson?

- Miss Bergmann
- Yes?

A man is waiting.

Hello?

I underestimated you

I thought you would fail
in Stuttgart.

What do you want?

Some men are not happy with me.

I promised that I could
persuade you to retire.

What do you mean?

You do not want something happen.

A Jewish sports official
has disappeared.

A Yankee reporter

is injured in an accident
and the same...

can happen to people close to you.

His parents, brothers, Marie...

Why Marie?

Well, it depends on you.

Depends on what you tell the world.

Of course, this does not
go so far, right?

You keep quiet and not jumping

what I personally regret.

Or choose a heroic death.

Anyway, we'll see you again.

I wish you the best.

What did he want?

I retire.

- And the American journalist?
- A car accident.

Come.

What will you do now?

Nothing.

- You can not quit.
- You got a better idea?

What if I get injured practicing?

What would be the benefit?

They have won.

Maybe not.

Last round female high jump.

Two German in active competition:
Lilly Vogt and Marie Ketteler.

Both with medal chances
especially the stronger.

Marie, 17 years old
and considered the favorite.

Good jump!
Lilly Vogt exceeded the bar

at 1.54 meter high.

And here come Marie Ketteler.

Another German crossing the bar
and included

in the fight for medals.

The medal will be distributed
between these four young women.

Germany receive at least one medal
the question is:

Which of them will get it?

Please, silence in the last jump
of Marie Ketteler.

Tense your body to overcome the bar.

1.60 meters is no problem.

Now everything is decided.
Marie Ketteler ends in 4th place.

Marie Ketteler was forced
to continue participating

in the German women's team.

In 1938 he became European Champion
with a world record 1.70 m.

On the return trip, Marie,
Unshaven and drunk

was arrested by the Gestapo.

Behind closed doors in 1939,

a district court ruled
that he was a man.

Survived the war

and completely retired died in 2008.

Gretel Bergmann
emigrated to U.S. in 1937

and in 1937 and 1938 was
U.S. champion in the high jump.

Her boyfriend Bruno followed her in 1938
and married in September of that year.

Gretel's family could also escape
in time from Germany

and to survive the Holocaust.

Bruno and Gretel Bergmann
yet, in 2009, living in New York.