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Riefenstahl

2024 1h 55m Documentary History List
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A captivating insight into the private estate of Leni Riefenstahl, who became world-famous with her Nazi propaganda film TRIUMPH OF THE WILL but kept denying any closer ties to the regime.

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Kevin Maher Times (UK) It is sobering and profoundly eerie to watch this masterful documentary about “Hitler’s favourite film-maker” Leni Riefenstahl in the festival that awarded her a gold medal for Triumph of the Will in 1935... Rated: 4/5 Aug 29, 2024 Full Review Christian Blauvelt indieWire With his new documentary “Riefenstahl,” Andres Veiel absolutely sets out to offer a different perspective: Glorify her at your peril. Rated: B Aug 29, 2024 Full Review Daniel Fienberg Hollywood Reporter So it’s a documentary in the purest of senses: an effort to impose a narrative around an assembly of documents. Aug 29, 2024 Full Review Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) The film also does not deify her filmmaking prowess as if that would absolve her of her horrors. Oct 11, 2024 Full Review Clotilde Chinnici Loud and Clear Reviews The film makes some interesting points but unfortunately fails to see any of them through. Instead, it chooses to include too much. Rated: 3/5 Sep 14, 2024 Full Review Alex Billington FirstShowing.net One of the most eye-opening, chilling, fascinating, and frightening documentaries this year just premiered... Rated: 9/10 Sep 9, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Movie Info

Synopsis A captivating insight into the private estate of Leni Riefenstahl, who became world-famous with her Nazi propaganda film TRIUMPH OF THE WILL but kept denying any closer ties to the regime.
Director
Andres Veiel
Screenwriter
Andres Veiel
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
German
Runtime
1h 55m