Leni Riefenstahl
Film director and actress of Triumph of the Will
Born
August 22nd, 1902
123 years ago
Died
September 8th, 2003
22 years ago — 101 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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An actress and film director, made significant contributions to cinema during the early 20th century. Directed the propaganda film 'Triumph of the Will', which documented the 1934 Nazi Party Congress in Nuremberg. Also directed 'Olympia', a documentary about the 1936 Berlin Olympics, showcasing innovative cinematic techniques. Riefenstahl's work is frequently analyzed for its aesthetic qualities and the use of film as a propaganda tool.
Directed 'Triumph of the Will'
Directed 'Olympia'
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