Auf den Spuren von GutsMuths

Johann Friedrich GutsMuths (1759-1839) was an educator and co-founder of gymnastics. He developed an entire system of gymnastic exercises for young people and summarized it in the book "Gymnastics for Young People" as a kind of instruction book. At a time when sporting activity was frowned upon, he had at least one hour of gymnastics a day at the Salzmannsche Erziehungsanstalt in Schnepfenthal (Thuringia). GutsMuth's work as the founder of the Volkssport movement is brought to life through contemporary testimonies, pictures and quotes.

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

26 min

Cast:

Thomas Kästner, Klaus Piontek

Quality:

HD

Director:

Dieter Raue

Release:

1989

Country:

East Germany, Germany

Rating:

-