Movie Description

Die Macht der Bilder: Leni Riefenstahl

(1993)

Overview

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleDie Macht der Bilder: Leni Riefenstahl

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1993-09-11

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 03h 08m

Revenue₹ 449707

Production CompaniesARTE,Nomad Films,Omega Film GmbH,Without Walls,ZDF,Channel 4 Television

Genres

  • Documentary