Mexico’68 Olympic Games, Germany.

This original poster promotes the German release of Olympische Spiele, the official documentary film of the XIX Olympic Summer Games. The headline at the top describes it as “The official film about the XIX Olympic Summer Games”, while the accompanying text draws attention to the two Olympic events featured in the production: the 1968 Games in Mexico City and the 1972 Games in Munich. The title Olympische Spiele is displayed prominently in bold red lettering, immediately commanding the viewer’s attention.
The central image depicts a sprint race captured with pronounced motion blur, creating a powerful impression of speed, athleticism and competition. The runners appear almost indistinct as they surge across the track, conveying the intensity and excitement of Olympic sport. This dynamic photographic treatment is contrasted by the striking three-dimensional “Mexico 68” graphic in the foreground, a celebrated example of the distinctive visual identity associated with the Mexico City Olympics.
Along the bottom of the poster, the film is credited to director Alberto Isaac, the Mexican filmmaker responsible for documenting the Games. Promotional text emphasises that a large team of cameramen recorded the most dramatic moments of the competition, presenting them through rapid editing and vivid colour cinematography. The inclusion of the Technicolor logo further underscores the film’s visual appeal. Taken as a whole, the poster is a compelling example of late-1960s sports marketing, combining modern graphic design with energetic photography to celebrate the spectacle, achievement and international spirit of the Olympic Games.
Material: paper
Size: 85x65 cm
Printed in 1968
Edition: first German edition 
Made in Germany
This is not a recent issue, replica or tourist souvenir.