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7.1/10 • 19

2024-08-29 • 1h 54m

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Explores Leni Riefenstahl's artistic legacy and her complex ties to the Nazi regime, juxtaposing her self-portrayal with evidence suggesting awareness of the regime's atrocities.

Directors
Andres Veiel
Writters
Andres Veiel
Editors
Andres Veiel, Alfredo Castro

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  1. Leni Riefenstahl

    Leni Riefenstahl

    Self (archive footage)

  2. Horst Kettner

    Horst Kettner

    Self (archive footage)

  3. Adolf Hitler

    Adolf Hitler

    Self (archive footage)

  4. Joseph Goebbels

    Joseph Goebbels

    Self (archive footage)

  5. Albert Speer

    Albert Speer

    Self (archive footage)

  6. Rudolf Hess

    Rudolf Hess

    Self (archive footage)

  7. Hansjürgen Rosenbauer

    Hansjürgen Rosenbauer

    Self (archive footage)

  8. Elfriede Kretschmer

    Elfriede Kretschmer

    Self (archive footage)

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Simon Foster

Jul 26, 2025

"Understated, allowing the oft-vilified filmmaker a strong voice (via masterfully curated archival people) that echoes denial, defence and defiance. It is ultimately entirely clear which side of the discussion Veiel favours, but his argument is never not balanced and meticulous..." Read the full review here: http://www.screen-space.net/reviews/2025/5/7/riefenstahl.html

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Status
Released
Original Language
German
Budget
--
Revenue
$133,196.00
Keywords
war propagandathird reich (iii reich 1933-45)nsdap (nazi party)1920s1940s1930sjoseph goebbelsadolf hitlernazi germanybiographical documentary