Die Macht der Bilder: Leni Riefenstahl

Jun 6 1994 N/A 3h 3m
Biography, Documentary, History

This documentary recounts the life and work of one of most famous, and yet reviled, German film directors in history, Leni Riefenstahl. The film recounts the rise of her career from a dancer, to a movie actor to the most important film director in Nazi Germany who directed such famous propaganda films as Triumph of the Will and Olympiad. The film also explores her later activities after Nazi Germany's defeat in 1945 and her disgrace for being so associated with it which includes her amazingly active life over the age of 90.

Plot

This documentary recounts the life and work of one of most famous, and yet reviled, German film directors in history, Leni Riefenstahl. The film recounts the rise of her career from a dancer, to a movie actor to the most important film director in Nazi Germany who directed such famous propaganda films as Triumph of the Will and Olympiad. The film also explores her later activities after Nazi Germany's defeat in 1945 and her disgrace for being so associated with it which includes her amazingly active life over the age of 90.

Written by

Ray Müller

Directed by

Ray Müller

Production Countries

France, Belgium, Germany, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Omega Film GmbH, ZDF, Without Walls, ARTE, Nomad Films, Channel Four Films

Languages

Deutsch

Awards

5 wins & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
3,141
Average Rating
8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA