Leni Riefenstahl
Born 1902
Actress and dancer. Became film director
Asked by Hitler to make a short documentary film on 1933 Nuremberg Rally
Was asked to make a full film on 1934 rally – agreed only when given full control on how it was made
Film on 1934 rally was called The Triumph of the Will
Used many innovative film-making techniques but is undeniably Nazi propaganda
1936 – filmed the Berlin Olympics. Was the first to put cameras on rails and the film, Olympics, was a major influence on the way modern sporting events are shown
Cleared of war crimes after WWII, but was unable to find work due to her close connections to the Nazis
Actress and dancer. Became film director
Asked by Hitler to make a short documentary film on 1933 Nuremberg Rally
Was asked to make a full film on 1934 rally – agreed only when given full control on how it was made
Film on 1934 rally was called The Triumph of the Will
Used many innovative film-making techniques but is undeniably Nazi propaganda
1936 – filmed the Berlin Olympics. Was the first to put cameras on rails and the film, Olympics, was a major influence on the way modern sporting events are shown
Cleared of war crimes after WWII, but was unable to find work due to her close connections to the Nazis