RIEFENSTAHL
German actor and director Leni Riefenstahl is considered one of the most controversial women of the 20th century as an artist and a Nazi propagandist. Her films Triumph of the Will and Olympia are known for their perfectly staged body worship and the celebration of superiority and victory. Though these films glamourised the Nazis’ rise to power, Riefenstahl spent much of her life denying having close ties to the regime, while continuing to defend her work. During her long life after the fall of Nazism, she remained unapologetic, managing to control and shape her legacy. The film 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. This definitive documentary uses archive materials from Riefenstahl’s estate – private films, photos, recordings and letters – to dissect the life and actions of this controversial figure. It uncovers fragments of her biography and places them in an extended historical context. ★★★★★ “Extraordinary” The Guardian ★★★★ ”Masterful” The Times ★★★★★ ”A masterful documentary” All About History ★★★★ Radio TimesDocumentaryPT1H55M152025-05-16Leni Riefenstahl
Horst Kettner
Adolf Hitler
Andres Veiel
Sandra Maischberger
RIEFENSTAHL"RIEFENSTAHL"Showtimes
May 16, 5:40 pm
May 17, 12:10 pm
May 18, 1:00 pm
May 19, 3:00 pm
May 20, 3:00 pm
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