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.
- 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
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