Riefenstahl

dir. Andres Veiel / 2024 / Germany / 115 min
Film explores Leni Riefenstahl's artistic legacy and her complex ties to the Nazis, juxtaposing her self-portrayal with evidence suggesting awareness of the regime's atrocities.

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. With unprecedented access to Leni Riefenstahl’s archive, including never before seen personal documents and footage from her estate, the film questions her lifelong claims against her own complicity, crafting a damning portrait of an artist that is compelling, disturbing, and ultimately essential viewing.

The film is presented as part of the project Cinema as a Laboratory V co-founded by the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation.

duration:
115 min
country / year of production:
Germany / 2024
director:
Andres Veiel
cinematography:
Toby Cornish
production:
Sandra Maischberger / Vincent Production
selected festivals and awards:
2024 – Venice IFF: Cinema and Arts Award, 2024 – Telluride FF
sections:
Fetish and Culture Favorite movies online edition of 22nd MDAG of the audience - TOP 15!
competitions:
Onet Big Screen Doc Award
tags:
politics history biopic propaganda A movie about movies archives

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