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Critic Eli Friedberg
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...is stomach-churning and engrossing, but it plays more as a familiar warning about German complicity than a challenging exploration of our potentially conflicting admirations for beauty and goodness.

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Cast & Crew

Andres Veiel
Director
Andres Veiel
Writer
Adolf Hitler
As Self (archive footage)
Leni Riefenstahl
As Self (archive footage)
Joseph Goebbels
As Self (archive footage)
Rudolf Hess
As Self (archive footage)
Albert Speer
As Self (archive footage)
Horst Kettner
As Self (archive footage)

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"Riefenstahl" is a captivating documentary that delves into the artistic legacy of Leni Riefenstahl, a highly controversial figure of the 20th century. Through rare access to her personal archives, which include private letters, interviews, and unseen footage, the film challenges her self-crafted image as an innocent artist disconnected from the Nazi regime. It explores the intricate web of her career and her undeniable association with one of history's darkest periods. By presenting compelling evidence aligned with her cinematic triumphs and moral contradictions, "Riefenstahl" invites viewers to reflect on the complex relationship between art and ideology. This thought-provoking film raises questions about accountability in creative expression against a backdrop of historical atrocities.

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